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Western attractions: Europeans and America

Authors :
Nichols, Roger L.
Source :
Pacific Historical Review. Feb, 2005, Vol. 74 Issue 1, p1, 17 p.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

American and European art, novels, radio programs, Western films and television Westerns from the 1820s to the present are highlighted. The presence of Indians, fictional Western heroes, gunmen, and a perceived general level of violence resulted in the fictional aspect of the American frontier and Western historical experiences.

Subjects

Subjects :
American West (Historical region) -- Portrayals
American West (Historical region) -- History
Europeans -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes
Europeans -- International relations
Westerns (Television programs) -- Criticism and interpretation
Western films -- Criticism and interpretation
Western stories -- Criticism and interpretation
History
Regional focus/area studies

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00308684
Volume :
74
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Pacific Historical Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.133097934

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