In the rough-and-ready towns of the American West, saloons were often the first buildings to go up. They became hubs of social and cultural life. Establishments like the "Long Branch" in Dodge City and the "Crystal Palace" in Tombstone became legendary. The author recounts the history of the Wild West's most famous saloonsmoving beyond the Hollywood myths.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Kiecksee, Jens
Title
Western-Saloons
Details
Some black-and-white illustrations. Wyk auf Föhr: Verlag für Amerikanistik, 1994. 117 pages.
