The American Wild West, also known as the American Frontier is a period in American History when Americans decided to conquer the western part of the continent. Most of the western land in the 18th and 19th century was uncharted and the terrain was extremely dangerous.
It was an era that involved a lot of wars and gun fighting, but it was also an era of iconic historical figures and heroic characters. These photos capture the excitement and danger, as well as the romance and intrigue that came with taming the Wild West.
Death Valley
