One West, Two Myths: A Comparative Reader

One West, Two Myths takes a critical view of the traditional western mythos that created many generations’ ideals of the “Old West.” With a particular focus on place, this collection of essays explores the colonizing of the west, including chapters specifically focused on the Indigenous experience. Individual chapters could be used for social studies lessons, and all chapters robust reference lists for encouraging further research. Because many essays compare the myths of the Canadian and American West, the collection could be used to prompt discussions about Canadian identity and perceptions of cultural differences with Americans.