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The Author - Longfellow.

As far as we know we were the first on the web to offer more than just a paragraph as an excerpt from a fiction novel. That was 10 years ago.

The nine excepts from The Last Best West constitute about 35 pages of the novel and when read in order, give the reader a  strong sense for the characters, drama, and adventure of The Last Best West. Story Synopsis

Excerpt Order 

  1. The Outlaw Poke
  2. Ravissante's Picture
  3. Old Woman Hill
  4. Davey Otter on Fame
  5. The Mountie Quinn
  6. Billy Bird's Yarn
  7. Swiftwater's Telegram
  8. Swiftwater Jim

If you enjoy these excerpts we guarantee you'll enjoy the rest - or your money back. No bull.

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Legends of the Old West Poster Collection

When Buffalo Bill Cody died in 1917 he was the most recognized person on Earth.
For the better part of 30 years Cody traveled the world with his wild west show - trying to show the beauty, majesty, brutality, and courage that was part of the western frontier. Such is and has been the power of the Old West to hold peoples' admiration and imagination.

Our poster paper is heavy duty stock, special ordered by the ream, and is the closest we have found to actual parchment paper that would have been used in the 19th century. It's heavy weight and won't get torn or blown off  the hitching post! We don't stain it (reducing it's life) all our aging is done with graphics - making them crisp and clear. Posters are all ~ 11" x 17" and are shipped flat.

PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NOT: Appraisers, buyers, or dealers in old hats, leather, pictures, posters, badges, or any other western or antique memorabilia. Due to the demands on our time and volume of enquiries - questions of this nature go unanswered.

Any two of our 11" x 17" posters for $25 Bucks.

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Yellowstone Kelly
Luther Sage "Yellowstone" Kelly was born in Geneva, New York State, in 1849. He joined the Union Army near the end of the Civil war and finished his enlistment in wild Army outposts in Minnesota and the Dakota's. After his army stint he headed further west and in the following decade he became as familiar with the Upper Missouri and Yellowstone River valleys as any white man of his time.

Kelly was well educated and very well read, and apparently was prone to quoting Shakespeare when the mood took him. He was famous during his life and known to President Theodoe Roosevelt, and other famous people of the day, including Buffalo Bill Cody. When Cody was finally successful in getting the Yellowstone River valley declared America's first National Park, in 1876, Yellowstone Kelly was the man chosen to be the first Park Ranger.

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Sam Houston
First President of the Republic of Texas

Houston's accomplishments are legion, including presiding over the formation of the Republic of Texas. The city of Houston, Texas was named for him.

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The Sundance Kid and Etta Place
It's unlikely there's a more shadowy figure in the Old West, then Etta Place. There is no doubt that this was not her real name, as Place was the Maiden name of Harry's (the Sundance Kid) mother, and other women that were associated with the Wild Bunch, used the alias also. Virtually nothing is known of her other than the fact she was reputed to be a school teacher, but there's some that say she was a Texas prostitute that Butch Cassidy took under his wing and gave a fake history as a school Marm, so she could have a new start. A stunning, timeless, beauty - she was seldom seen without the Sundance Kid, and they often traveled together as man and wife.

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Goes perfect with our Wild Bunch poster

Custom Hand Made Hatbands

Freshen the look of your favorite old hat with a new custom hat band from The Last Best West. Introduced in the spring of 2011 our hatbands are all made by hand, and have that authentic Cowboy flavor to help you stand out from the herd. We still won't sell the custom hat bands that go with our great hats, but here's a selection of 8 original hatband's to help you make your own statement.

We've adapted a horn slider so every hat band ties off at the back and is held in place by light pressure. It's surprising fast and you can easily take our hatband off and put it on a different hat. This design innovation gives a dang fine fit every time. :: Custom Hatbands

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Young Guns Circa 1870

Charley Utter, Wild Bill Hickok, Buffalo Bill Cody, Texas Jack Omohundro, and Elisha Green. The photo that this poster was built around was originally taken in the early 1870s. At the time these men were performing in Ned Butlines "Scouts of the Prairie". As bad as most of the acting was - Hickok's stood out as the worst. The whole idea of acting was disagreeable to Wild Bill and he left after about 6 months. Hickoks' disdain can be seen on his face in this poster, and notice how carefully the other men have their firearms staged around them - except Wild Bill: He's stood his long arm upside down!

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Custer and the 7th Cavalry

~ Custer and the men of the Seventh rode out to meet their fate and the Sioux Nation, on June 25, 1876 at the Little Big Horn River ~

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Cowboy Wisdom

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Cowboy Thoughts to Chew On

Cowboys are thoughtful, respectful, polite, and full of rustic sayings and common sense. Our Zen Brand Chewing Tobacco - Cowboy thoughts to Chew On Posters is another original poster series from The Last Best West.

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If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence,
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In today's world of depleting Ozone and the rise of melanoma and skin cancer - everyone needs a good hat to shield their face and neck from the harmful effects of the sun. What could be more timeless and useful than a fine fur-felt Cowboy Hat? It will keep your face and neck in constant shade - regardless of the position of the sun, and your eyes and lips will say thankee-thankee. It'll be your friend for life and will age just as gracefully as you!

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You won't find these western hats at your nearest mall. Many of the brim shapes or crowns may look familiar, may even be the same, but they are poor imitations, cookie-cutter designs; mass produced and available virtually anywhere. Any Custom Hat you buy from The Last Best West - has character build right in it from the hands of our master hatter. Each hat is unique, hand crafted using the same hat making equipment that was in use when cowboys roamed the Wild West.

Our usual delivery time is 10 weeks for our Custom Western Hats. For the near future we're able to offer 6- 8 week delivery for our cowboy hats. The Last Best Cowboy Hat. One of a kind Fur-Felt Art.

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The Masterson - Custom Cross Draw Holster

Canadian Bat Masterson was one of the most feared and respected "Shootist's" of the Old West. He employed a cross-draw pull, and his skill with a hand gun was such that everyone kept theirs holstered with Masterson around. Own a classic custom holster inspired by Bat's simple - yet elegant rig.

Shown in black cow hide, with heavy, plain black belt. In the holster is a 45 Cal. Schofield Agent Model, with 3 1/2" barrel - nickel plated. We will custom make to accommodate the make, model, and calibre of your firearm. Side arm is very secure when pushed down in the holster and comes with a hammer tie-down. Click for our Custom Leather Page

Sassy Ladies Cowboy Hats

Why should men have all the fun?
Over the years, many of the wives and girlfriends that have ordered hats for their cowboys, have asked when we were going to do some strictly ladies hats. - so here we go, and remember ladies; back in the day all women's hats had the bow on the right.

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Ladies, we will give you expert personal service designing your Traditional Old West, or Classic Western Movie Hat. If you don't see what you want - send us a picture - and we'll make our version of that hat.

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Deadwood Steel Custom Knives.

Our knives are premier quality, made from high carbon steel and are built to last for generations.

Custom Knives from The Last Best West

Pictured at left is one of our custom frontier knives. The absolute best in steel and horn artistry, our Custom Hatbandsline of knives is for the knowledgeable buyer, and serious outdoorsman.

Work-a-day knife - or work of art? Most people would say both. 

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