Gunfighter Nation: Myth of the Frontier in Twentieth-Century America, The
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Gunfighter Nation: Myth of the Frontier in Twentieth-Century America, The

by Richard Slotkin

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Richard Slotkin’s Gunfighter Nation examines the myth of the frontier in twentieth-century America. Focusing on the enduring figure of the gunfighter and the broader frontier tradition, the book provides a historical and cultural perspective on ideas that have influenced American identity.

ISBN-13 9780806130316 ASIN 0806130318 Views 136 Publisher University of Oklahoma Press Year 1998 Edition 21809th Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 864 Created February 13, 2026 Updated October 18, 2026
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Gunfighter Nation examines the myth of the frontier in twentieth-century America.

Richard Slotkin focuses on the cultural meaning and influence of the gunfighter and frontier tradition.

The book offers a historical perspective on how these ideas relate to American identity.

This edition is described as a used book in good condition.

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