More incredible photos from the American West - portraits of a simpler time
Photography from the American West never fails to interest us. It's the dawn of the camera, and photos from that era showcase a world that we think we know, from films, books and games, but which is often hugely surprising in the details.
We've gathered flipside wondrous slate of images from the US National Archive, showcasing what life was really like when then, in a time when there was no such thing as an easy day.