Race and the Wild West - Laura J. Arata

Race and the Wild West: Sarah Bickford, the Montana Vigilantes, and the Tourism of Decline, 1870–1930 | Eiteljorg Museum Store

This richly researched Western history biography by Laura J. Arata tells the remarkable story of Sarah Bickford, a formerly enslaved woman who became a successful entrepreneur and business owner in Montana Territory. Tracing her journey from slavery to leadership of the Virginia City Water Company, the book reveals how race, resilience, and determination shaped life in the American West.

A powerful cultural history publication exploring Black pioneers, heritage tourism, and the untold stories that challenge traditional myths of the Wild West.