Wyoming Books

Discover the stories behind the remarkable public art that has transformed Wyoming’s capital city in Historic Sculptures of Cheyenne: Preserving Pride Through Art by Starley Talbott and Michael E. Kassel. This richly illustrated volume explores the...

Explore the rich history and landscapes of the American West with Finding the Wild West: The Mountain West. This engaging guide takes readers through Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana, highlighting the places where Western history comes to...

This poetry collection by the Wyoming State Poet Laureate reflects a deep devotion to his adopted state and its people. Through clear, accessible language, the poems connect the beauty of Wyoming’s landscapes with the spirit of those who call it...

This detailed history explores Cheyenne’s formative years and tells the broader story of America’s last West. Founded as a railroad boomtown, Cheyenne quickly earned its reputation as a rough and violent “Hell on Wheels,” rising...

The common element that Broken Nose McCall, Big Nose Parrot, Bad Hand MacKenzie, and Captain Kangaroo share is that they are all part of the fascinating and often strange trivia that can be found in the state of Wyoming. The book "Wyoming Trivia" by...

CFD A Home for Steamboat Book A story about a horse with an unbreakable spirit, A Home for Steamboat is widely known as the symbol of Wyoming, the bucking bronco whose silhouette has been on the state's license plate since 1936. Cared for as a foal by a...

Explore the rich past of Cheyenne's historic Lakeview Cemetery, a repository of local and state history created in 1871. Authors Starley Talbott and Michael Kassel explore the lives of the famous and not-so-famous citizens resting in its hallowed grounds...

Explore the Cheyenne, Wyoming region in ways you've never considered. This book is the ultimate guide to one of the most iconic Western cities in America. Authored by local insider Andi Jaspersen, it offers in-depth planning advice for visitors and...

Here are the real Wyoming stories, set not on Brokeback Mountain but against the Wind River country and the rugged landscape of the oilfields, written by someone who grew up on the land. Robert Roripaugh has gathered his best short stories from a...

The Lincoln Highway was the first continuous road to connect the coasts, allowing newly motorized Americans to cross the country by car. This book allows readers to travel across 100 years of the highway, from New York City to San Francisco.

Wyoming Off the Beaten Path features the things travelers and locals want to see and experience––if only they knew about them. From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual...

Some of the legendary gunmen of the Old West were lawmen, but more, like Billy the Kid and Jesse James, were outlaws. Tom Horn (1860–1903) was both. Lawman, soldier, hired gunman, detective, outlaw, and assassin, this darkly enigmatic figure has...

Prior to Wyoming becoming the forty-fourth state in the Union on July 10, 1890, the territorial legislature passed a bill authorizing the construction of a capitol at a maximum cost of $150,000. Governor Warren signed the bill on March 4, 1886, and...

As the oldest continuously active U.S. Air Force military installation, it's no wonder Francis E. Warren Air Force Base is one of the most haunted military bases in the nation. Rumor has it that residents keep a log of unnatural incidents, like early...

Author Bill Betenson grew up hearing family stories around the campfire about his famous uncle Robert LeRoy Parker, better known as the outlaw Butch Cassidy. Betenson has spent decades asking questions about the life and exploits of Butch Cassidy. He...

Experience the West at one of the world's greatest western celebrations! Join Rusty the Ranch Horse and his cowboy at Frontier Days as they have a day full of adventure and excitement. Rusty and his cowboy dream of the big win at the world's largest...

Elusive. Otherworldly. Beautiful. These words and many more can be used to describe one of North America's most enigmatic creatures: the jackalope. The purpose of this field guide is to provide the reader with a scientifically accurate description of the...

Travel to Wyoming for an incredible tour of stunning wilderness, historic sites, and western culture. Proudly showcasing what makes the Cowboy State so special, Wyoming: A Photographic Journey is brimming with striking photographs of wide-open...

On November 20, 1903, Tom Horn was hanged in Cheyenne, Wyoming, for the murder of a fourteen-year-old nester boy. Horn-army scout and interpreter for Generals Willcox, Crook, and Miles in the Apache wars, Pinkerton operative, cattle detective, and "King...

Scares and frights and mysteries! Haunted houses! Eerie voices! The walking dead! Here are the ghosts of Wyoming, the strange but true tales of unnerving sights and sounds that have never been explained. Footsteps when no one is there. Things that move...

Boeing Air Transport, a precursor of United Air Lines, began carrying passengers in 1927 on small, uncomfortable airplanes with few amenities. Steve Stimpson, manager of Boeing's San Francisco office, considered hiring stewards to alleviate passengers'...

Cowboys are icons of the American West. They represent courage, work ethic, perseverance, and the independent spirit. Their most valuable partner is their horse; they work together with livestock, checking fences and much more. The saddle they share must...

Award Winning Publication....The story of the United States Transcontinental Air Mail Service, the first of its kind in the world, is one of romanticism and danger. Through calm or storm, in light or dark, a contingent of courageous couriers relayed the...

Outlaw Tales of Wyoming Book, Second Edition Massacres, mayhem, and mischief fill the pages of Outlaw Tales of Wyoming, Second Edition, with compelling legends of the Cowboy State's most despicable desperadoes. Ride with horse thieves and cattle...

Wyoming Curiosities: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff Laugh your way through Wyoming. Your round-trip ticket to the wildest, wackiest, most outrageous people, places, and things the Cowboy State has to offer. Whether you're...

Wyoming Cookbook: Lip Smackin' Wyoming Recipes More than 130 lip smackin', palate pleasin' Wyoming recipes. Enjoy the flavors of Wyoming! Bed and breakfasts, inns, caterers, chefs, food associations and councils, chefs and family cooks have contributed...

Rustlers...The lynching of Ellen Watson and Jim Averell by six prominent and politically powerful Wyoming cattlemen rocked the nation in July 1889. Newspapers immediately proclaimed that Ellen Watson (mistakenly called Cattle Kate) and Jim Averell were...

Cheyenne Frontier Days BookCFD originated in 1897 after a few individuals conceived a signature event as a way to revive the thrilling incidents and pictures of life in the Old West. Their vision included a celebration that would bring visitors from all...

In 1894, when A.S. Mercer published this angry eyewitness account of the cattlemen´s invasion of Wyoming, the book was so thoroughly and ruthlessly suppressed that even the copyright copies disappeared from the Library of Congress.Although...

The Images of America series celebrates the history of neighborhood, towns, and cities across the country. Using archival photographs, each title presents the distinctive storeis from the past that shape the character of the community today. Features: ...

Explore the beauty, history, and wide-open landscapes of the Cowboy State with the Must See Wyoming Destinations travel book. This colorful guide highlights iconic landmarks, scenic views, and unforgettable places across Wyoming, making it perfect for...