Best Cowboy Goods
GO TO PRODUCT INDEX           





The Author - Longfellow.

Best Cowboy Gifts
Quick Links

 

Charley Prince Hat.

Perfect Cowboy Gift!
Coffin Cowboy Hat Stand

 

Legends of the West Posters

Old West Posters
We've developed an original line of Old West Poster Art - and frankly we think there's nothing like it any where else. Old West Heroes like Buffalo Bill Cody, Wild Bill Hickock, George Armstrong Custer, and Gunfighters like Jesse James, Butch and Sundance, John Wesley Hardin, Billy The Kid, and Doc Holliday have all been faithfully portrayed in the context of their times.

Go to our Old West Posters page.

Old West Canadian History

Custom Caricatures

The Silver Spur Gunfighters.

Authentic Wanted Posters

 

 

Johnny Ringo Custom Cowboy Hat

 

Web-Stat hit counter

 

Welcome to The Last Best West!

Classic Old West Adventure Novel.

We are located in the Alberta Rocky Mountains, in Calgary, Canada. There are over 125 pages of old west history on our website, and in our General Store we stock some of the most original, authentic cowboy goods around.

For a handy page to all our great products simply click on this link or the one above that says "GO TO PRODUCT INDEX". You will find this link in white on all our web pages (in the same spot as above) - so you can quickly return to our product index page - should you wander off the beaten path!

In our General Store you will find our top of the line Custom Cowboy Hats, a number of different Cowboy Posters, Limited Edition Prints, and Authentic Reproductions of Old West Badges. We do additional custom work like: Custom Leather Goods and Custom Old West Badges, Custom Wanted Posters, and Personal Caricatures. The books we carry include our hard-riding adventure story set in the old west, The Last Best West, a Classic Reprint series, and our ever popular Classic Cowboy Cartoons. Real professional rodeo stars wear our hats. Click for our Masters of Rodeo Custom Western Hats. RECENT ADDITION - Custom Knifes

So take your time, have a mosey around. . .there's lots to see in The Last Best West. QUESTIONS? E-mail us at:

A Classic Adventure Novel
Longfellow's adventure novel; The Last Best West is a classic adventure story set in the Old West of 1897. Wasey Bruce and Poke Roberts have been at odds most of their lives, and now with the discovery of gold in the wilds of the Yukon River; fate will push them into each others path's to resolve their hatred once and for good. More about the Story

Order your copy of The Last Best West and if you don't agree that it's one of the best adventure stories you've read, we'll refund yer full purchase price! The Last Best West Complete contains Books I and II, in one volume. The novel is 367 pages long and just under 89,000 words. Just 21.95 for this compelling old west adventure story. Click to order and more information ::: More about the Author ::: Code of the Old West

Lady Pepperpot - custom Cowboy Hat.

Custom Cowboy Hats from The Last Best West
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!

We'll give you what you want.
Real Classic  Western Designs - made to your specifications. Choose from authentic cowboy hats from the 19th and early decades of the 20th century to memorable hats from your favorite western movies. If you don't see what you want - send us a picture - and we'll make our version of that hat. Cowboy Hat Home :: Cowboy Hat Facts :: Our Hat Experts :: Client Testimonials

Old Fashion Quality
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.

Western Movie Hats :: Cowboy Movie Hats :: Traditional Old West Hats :: Authentic Old West Hats :: Masters of Rodeo

Custom Gun Leather
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

 

Custom Knifes from The Last Best West

Our knifes are premier quality, made from high carbon steel and are built to last for generations. We can custom make to anyone's taste or requirements. E-mail your questions to:

Pictured at right is one of our custom frontier knifes, and giving this big fiunctional knife a unique look is the curved handle made from goat horn.

Click for our Custom Knife Page

Cowboy Wisdom

Zen Brand Chewing Tobacco©
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.

Custom Old West Sayings
Have a favorite saying? Maybe a slogan for your local sports team? How about a corporate catch phrase? For just an extra $25 dollars, we'll put your phrase into our Zen Brand - Cowboy Thoughts to Chew On© poster format, and you'll be the talk of the office, dressing room, or your home. We will contact you within one business day of your purchase to confirm your phrase. Once complete we will ship you two copies on our special parchment looking paper. More here

Cowboy Wisdom Posters

If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence, try orderin' somebody else's dog around.

Old West Poster
The Murder of Wild Bill Hickok

Back in May, 2006 we were rounded up to work on a re-enactment of the moment when Jack McCall walked into Tom Nuttal's #10 Saloon on Aug 2 1876, in Deadwood, Dakota Territory, and murdered Wild Bill Hickok.

This painting by Canadian artist Ken Dewar, was the end result of the afternoon of filming in Heritage Park, an authentic 19th century town, in Calgary. 130 years to the day that McCall did his cowardly deed the painting was unveiled in front of City Hall in Deadwood, South Dakota, on August 2, 2006.

Frame is not included. Used for illustration purposes only. Limited Edition Prints sell for 250 dollars and up. Own an 11" x 17" poster for $37.40 Shipping is 7 dollars. TOTAL $44.50  ::  Order Now   ::  Check-Out

The Cowboy Code or Code of the Old West

The Code of the West was an intangible thing born out of necessity for survival, and is more of an observation on how people acted, then anything else. . .in essence this was the Code of the West: A true Cowboy always helps his neighbor, feeds a stranger and his horse, and maintains his free and in dependant spirit. In the Old West you never asked a stranger his name or where he came from. It was considered a slight to call another man by his last name - and often last names weren't even known. A cowboy's loyalty to his ranch, his friends, and his abilities as a rider and a cow hand were all that mattered. Click for more about the Code of the Old West.

Cowboy Ten Commandments

Just one God.

Honor yer Ma & Pa.

No telling tales or gossipin'.

Git ye to Sunday meetin’.

Put nothin' before God.

No foolin' around with another fella's gal.

No killin'.

Watch yer mouth.

Don't take what ain't yers.

Don't be hankerin' for yer buddy's gear.

Saloon Girl

Sonja and friend Cody from Spokane.

Cowboy Lingo  :: top of page

Western Design Services

The Last Best Design Services

Like this web site? Get a search engine friendly website for yourself. . . .

ABOUT OUR DESIGN SERVICES
The proprietor of this web site - Longfellow - also operates an International Technology and Design Company. The Wired Web was established in 2000 and we work with clients in the USA, Canada and Norway. Expert Search Engine Placement is our specialty and combined with our creative and functional Web Designs, we offer clients a singularly professional service to reach their goals on the Internet. Click for more about our design services

Custom Posters.
Dodge City Peace Commission photo of 1876
Seated Left to right: Charley Bassett, Wyatt Earp, Frank McLain, Neal Brown.
Back Row from Left: Longfellow (recruited in 2007 and standing in for W. H. Smith), Luke Short, Bat Masterson, and W. F. Petillon.

Want your picture blended in an archival old west photo? Have a look at our custom wanted poster page - here.
Cowboy Hat Experts :: Western Movie Hats   :: Old West Hats :: Masters of Rodeo :: Cowboy Hat Facts

Old West Posters

Old West Badges

Best Cowboy Poster.

Old West PostersOld West Badges | Custom Badges | Classic Cowboy Cartoons | Custom Wanted Posters | Cowboy Hats | Home
Authentic Wanted Posters | Cowboy Pictures | Real Western History | Cowboy Wisdom PostersCustom Leather | Legends of the West

 

 

Updated May 2008

 

 

The Last Best West Great Gifts!