The Wild West

[hepburnesque]

I found a very interesting book today that I thought might help some writers in this community. It's called The Writer's Guide to Everyday Life in the Wild West: From 1840-1900 by Candy Moulton.

The content include three different parts: The Land, Government and War; Everyday Life; and Wild West Society. Each part features chapters with detailed

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[desertcreature]

This is just what I've been looking for! In between Hell on Wheels fics and playing in a Deadlands game, I feel like I'm all old west these days.

Thank you!

[hepburnesque]

Oh, good! I'm glad someone can use it. I found it today and thought it'd be perfect for little_details. I then checked it out and brought it home with me. :D

[joyeuxnoel]

Inquiring minds, where's a good place for Hell on Wheels fic?

(Also to the OP, this was a great rec!)

[desertcreature]

I have NO clue, but if you find out, joyeuxnoel, I'd love to know! I've just been doing some personal writing - it's my and my husband's favorite new show. Can't wait for more sexy Cullen Bohannon Season 2 to come out!

[foxywriter]

I love those "Writer's Guide to Life In..." books. Since my YA series is time travel, I painstakingly collected copies of all of the editions of the books (there are about 7 of them) for all of the time periods. Some of them are out of print and beastly to find! I'm a little bummed they don't seem to make those books anymore.

[hepburnesque]

Oh, I didn't know there were other time periods for this series. Yay!

[poniesandphotos]

Just dropped in to say I love your River icon.

[shadowfaeyre]

Thank you for sharing this! I need to look into the book, even if just for interesting reading~

[tabaqui]

Neat - that *does* sound helpful. Thank you!