The glint in a gunfighter's eyes as he faces his implacable foe; the fear of white settlers as they hear the pounding hooves and eerie war cries of marauding Indian braves; the valor of noble outlaws such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid— throughout the history of the motion picture, these images and themes have worked to make the western one of the most popular and enduring movie genres ever. Discover why in Legendary Westerns. Filled with stunning photographs, an accessible, witty text, revealing quotes, little-known trivia, and pop quizzes, this fascinating volume is a treasure trove of movie lore that will tantalize and inform western fans of all ages.