If you've ever seen a movie or show about the American Wild West, you might think gunfights, outlaws, and cowboys were rampant. There's a bit of truth and fiction to these depictions of the Wild West, but many parts were certainly more lawless—and bloody—than other parts of the United States. In this intriguing volume, readers will be motivated to find out more about this fascinating part of U.S. history. Interesting sidebars, a timeline, and a map will help them grasp how the Wild West arose, how it finally died out, and the consequences of the events that occurred there.