"If youve ever seen a movie or show about the American Wild West, you might think gunfights, outlaws, and cowboys were rampant. Theres 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 them grasp how the Wild West arose, how it finally died out, and the consequences of the events that occurred there"-- Provided by publisher.