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The Reader's encyclopedia of the American West

The American West is an evocative term that conjures up images of cowboys and Indians, covered wagons, sheriffs and outlaws, and endless prairies as well as contemporary images ranging from national parks to the oil, aerospace, and film industries. In addition, the West encompasses not only the past...

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Other Authors:	Lamar, Howard Roberts.
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Crowell, [1977]
Physical Description:	x, 1306 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. Also issued online.
Edition:	1st ed.
Subjects:	Encyclopedias and dictionaries -- West (U.S.) West (U.S.) -- Encyclopedias.

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