The Writer's Guide to Everyday Life in the Wild West (Writer's Guide to Everyday Life)

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Summary: Not much help
Review: I recently purchased this book and was sorely disapointed. A better title might be "A GUIDE TO EVERYDAY LIFE IN THE WILD WEST FOR PEOPLE WHO NEVER HEARD OF THE WILD WEST". Anyone who feels even remotely qualified to write anything about the west already has more information on hand than this book has to offer.

Rating:
Summary: Not much help
Review: I recently purchased this book and was sorely disapointed. A better title might be "A GUIDE TO EVERYDAY LIFE IN THE WILD WEST FOR PEOPLE WHO NEVER HEARD OF THE WILD WEST". Anyone who feels even remotely qualified to write anything about the west already has more information on hand than this book has to offer.

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Summary: Title a bit misleading
Review: I use this book sometimes and I like it, but I have just a few problems with it. I got this book because it was titled "Everyday Life in..." and that's what I expected to find. A 'snapshot' of everyday life. Despite its title, at least 1/3 of the book is more about the westward expansion and American Indian culture in general, which is available in greater detail from numerous other books and web sites. For an overview of western history and culture, this book is fine. But for "everyday life," a far superior book on the same topic is "Seeking Pleasure in the Old West" by David Dary.

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Summary: Title a bit misleading
Review: I use this book sometimes and I like it, but I have just a few problems with it. I got this book because it was titled "Everyday Life in..." and that's what I expected to find. A 'snapshot' of everyday life. Despite its title, at least 1/3 of the book is more about the westward expansion and American Indian culture in general, which is available in greater detail from numerous other books and web sites. For an overview of western history and culture, this book is fine. But for "everyday life," a far superior book on the same topic is "Seeking Pleasure in the Old West" by David Dary.

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Summary: Informative and Easy to Find Info
Review: If your on a deadline and need info quickly or just don't have the time to search volume after volume for the info that gives your work the extra flavor of authenticity then this book is a must! Sure the info is available in other western reference books but you would literally have to search hundreds of volumes to locate all the facts and info included in this single book. So why make it so hard on yourself? This one book will put the info at your fingertips!

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Summary: One volume of a great series
Review: Not just for writers, but historians, hobbyists, and anyone interested in the small details of life in other times. This volume, like the others in the series, includes chapters (with figures and illustrations) on food, clothing, family life, work, education, religion, leisure activities, social and political history, etc. Great for browsing, great for research. Recommended.