Print the Legend Photography and American West

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Bol This volume tells the intertwined stories of photography and the American West - a new medium and a new place that came of age together in the 19th century. It demonstrates how Americans first came to understand western photographs and, consequently, to envision their expanding nation. A compelling story of how the new medium of photography and the new American frontier came of age together—illustrated with scores of stunning images This prize-winning book tells the intertwined stories of photography and the American West—a new medium and a new place that came of age together in the nineteenth century. “Excellent . . . rewarding . . . a provocative look at the limits of photography as recorder of history—and its role in perpetuating myth.”—Chris Vognar, Dallas Morning News “A sophisticated and engaging exploration of photography and the West . . . A really handsome work.”—James McWilliams, Austin Chronicle “A wonderful book.”—Vernon Peter, Sunday Oregonian “A deliciously intelligent new book . . . so engrossing you can’t stop reading.”—Michael More, Albuquerque Journal “ Print the Legend belongs on that short shelf of essential books about the American West.”—James P. Ronda, University of Tulsa

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This volume tells the intertwined stories of photography and the American West - a new medium and a new place that came of age together in the 19th century. It demonstrates how Americans first came to understand western photographs and, consequently, to envision their expanding nation. A compelling story of how the new medium of photography and the new American frontier came of age together—illustrated with scores of stunning images This prize-winning book tells the intertwined stories of photography and the American West—a new medium and a new place that came of age together in the nineteenth century. “Excellent . . . rewarding . . . a provocative look at the limits of photography as recorder of history—and its role in perpetuating myth.”—Chris Vognar, Dallas Morning News “A sophisticated and engaging exploration of photography and the West . . . A really handsome work.”—James McWilliams, Austin Chronicle “A wonderful book.”—Vernon Peter, Sunday Oregonian “A deliciously intelligent new book . . . so engrossing you can’t stop reading.”—Michael More, Albuquerque Journal “ Print the Legend belongs on that short shelf of essential books about the American West.”—James P. Ronda, University of Tulsa


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