Greatest Photographs of the American West : capturing 125 years of majesty, spirit, and adventure / American West [introduction by James C. McNutt]. - 303 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 26 cm.

Official companion to the photographic exhibition entitled Greatest Photographs of the American West, opening simultaneously on October 27, 2012 in ten museums across the United States.

Legends -- Encounters -- Boundaries -- Visions -- Afterword -- Exhibit -- Image Collection.

"The American West exists in the imagination as a place both mythical and familiar, where adventurous men and women built sturdy lives in a dramatic setting of sprawling, rugged lands. Drawing from an incredible trove of photographs that span more than a century, Greatest Photographs of the American West captures the beauty, majesty, and allure of the Wild West and its stunning terrain, while exploring the emotional and cultural impact of this captivating place"--Back cover.

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West (U.S.)--Pictorial works--Exhibitions.
West (U.S.)--History--Pictorial works--Exhibitions.

F590.2 / .G74 2012

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