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The Complete Western Stories of Elmore Leonard (includes "3:10 to Yuma")

A collection of short stories that showcases the talent and range of one of America's greatest writers.

3:10 to Yuma (Script)

Download and read the 2007 western feature film script.

Dances with Wolves: The American Frontier Epic (Book Notes)

The story of Lieutenant John J. Dunbar, a disillusioned Union soldier who finds himself immersed in the culture of the Lakota Sioux.

Dances with Wolves (Script)

Download and read the 1990 western feature film script.

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (Book Notes)

A gripping novel that delves into the complex relationships, motivations & psychological dynamics surrounding one of the most infamous figures of the American West.

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (Script)

Download and read the 2007 crime/western feature film script.

Australian Desperadoes: The Incredible Story of How Australian Gangsters Terrorized California (Book Notes)

A riveting account of an unlikely group of criminals who terrorized the early California frontier.

American Gun: A History of the U.S. in Ten Firearms (Book Notes)

A fascinating and engaging read on the profound impact that firearms have had on key events in American history, from the Revolutionary War to modern conflicts.

Jane Got a Gun (Script)

Download and read the 2015 western feature film script.

Daniel Boone and the Founding of Kentucky (Book Excerpt)

Daniel Boone will always occupy a unique place in our history as the archetype of the hunter and wilderness wanderer. He was a true pioneer.

The Way to the West: Kit Carson (Book Excerpt)

Kit Carson, frontiersman and wilderness guide, is best known for his trail-blazing excursions into New Mexico and California.

The Way to the West: Davy Crockett (Book Excerpt)

From backwoodsman and bear hunter, to magistrate, legislator and congressman, and ultimately defender of the Alamo, Davy Crockett remains one of America's indelible heroes.

The Age of Gold: The California Gold Rush and the New American Dream (Book Notes)

The discovery of gold in California in 1848 sparked a massive influx of people from all over the world, transforming the region and the nation.

The Way to the West: Daniel Boone (Book Excerpt)

In 1775, American folk-hero Daniel Boone blazed the Wilderness Road through the Cumberland Gap into Kentucky and founded Boonesborough.