November 09, 2005

Just what does 'Get along, little doggy' mean, anyway?

If you're interested in writing about living and loving in the wild, wild west, then this list of research materials is for you! Here you'll find all you need to know about daily life of cowboys, indians, settlers and even those in the houses of ill repute. Whether you're looking to learn the lingo, how to pan for gold, or just trying to determine what gear your heroine needs when setting out across the great wide open, check out these references!

Daily Life in a Covered Wagon by Paul Erickson

Don't Squat With Yer Spurs On! A Cowboy's Guide to Life by Texas Bix Bender

The Writer's Guide to Everyday Life in the Wild West by Candy Moulton

Everyday Life Among the American Indians (Writer's Guide to Everyday Life Series) by Candy Moulton

The Prairie Traveler: A Handbook for Overland Expeditions by Randolph B. Marcy

Western Words: A Dictionary of the Old West by Ramon Adams

Soiled Doves: Prostitution in the Early West by Ann Seagraves

Daughters of Joy, Sisters of Misery: Prostitutes in the American West, 1865-90 by Anne M. Butler

Cowboy Lingo by Ramon F. Adams

Cowboy Slang by E. Potter

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Old West by Mike Flanagan