Aimed at college students, this collection applies public history to Western themes, such as the Little Big Horn Battlefield, Route 66, and historic brothel buildings at Nevada's Mustang Ranch. The essays address topics quintessential to understanding the American West, such as Hispanic identity, Japanese internment, wildfires, the Wilderness Act and mining. Each section opens with a survey of existing literature and relevant publications. The text includes study questions and an appendix of research centers in the West. Annotation 2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
