Presents folklore and legends, heroes and villains, wars and important events in the history of the Old West. Includes also examples of Western art and music.

Includes unaccompanied melodies.

1.Opening of the West: explorers and mountain men / by Dale Morgan -- 2. Transportation in the American West / by Oscar Osburn Winther -- 3. Treasures of the American West / by Oscar Lewis -- 4. Indians and soldiers of the American West / by Don Russell -- 5. The law of the American West / by Wayne Gard -- 6. Cowboys and horses of the American West / by Ramon F. Adams -- 7. Guns of the American West / by Robert Easton -- 8. Wild life of the American West / by Natt N. Dodge -- 9. A sampler of Western folklore and songs / by B.A. Botkin -- 10. A gallery of Western art / by Clarence P. Hornung.