Description Celebrated accounts of lawless towns that relied on the extra-Legal justice of armed citizens and hired gunmen are part of the enduring cultural legacy of the American West.
In the twenty-first century, Great Plains communities continue to perpetuate this image with tourist attractions and events that pay homage to their "lawless".
This image of the frontier has been fueled for more than a century by historians--both amateur and academic--and by various popular images.
Description Celebrated accounts of lawless towns that relied on the extra-Legal justice of armed citizens and hired gunmen are part of the enduring cultural legacy of the American West