The “wild West” in unique shots. Photo

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«Дикий Запад» в уникальных снимках. ФотоBy the beginning of XX century, the Wild West as a cultural phenomenon has ceased to exist.

River of caravans of immigrants became shallow, the land for the most part was already divided between the farmers, the poor Indians were herded into reservations, the dashing of the gang went underground. However, the lifestyle of the people has not changed much. Except that life became calmer.

The wonderful pictures of the famous American photographer Russell Lee made in the 1930-1940-ies, the attributes of the new century begin to break through the thick densely-rooted past, but remain in the shadows.

«Дикий Запад» в уникальных снимках. Фото
«Дикий Запад» в уникальных снимках. Фото

A favorite pastime of American farmers Rodeo.

«Дикий Запад» в уникальных снимках. Фото

The crowd gathers around the men, which distributes surplus goods. The city of St. Johns, Arizona.

«Дикий Запад» в уникальных снимках. Фото
«Дикий Запад» в уникальных снимках. Фото

Crop, harvested from their own plantations. In 1877, Congress passed a law by which the settlers could buy up to 640 acres of public land at 25 cents an acre.

«Дикий Запад» в уникальных снимках. Фото
«Дикий Запад» в уникальных снимках. Фото

The construction of a dam in California.

«Дикий Запад» в уникальных снимках. Фото

The city of Butte in Montana.

«Дикий Запад» в уникальных снимках. Фото

The woman shows the blanket on which woven all birds — the symbols of the States.

«Дикий Запад» в уникальных снимках. Фото
«Дикий Запад» в уникальных снимках. Фото
«Дикий Запад» в уникальных снимках. Фото
«Дикий Запад» в уникальных снимках. Фото
«Дикий Запад» в уникальных снимках. Фото

School in P-town, new Mexico, organized in the former building of the Board of the farm.

«Дикий Запад» в уникальных снимках. Фото
«Дикий Запад» в уникальных снимках. Фото
«Дикий Запад» в уникальных снимках. Фото
«Дикий Запад» в уникальных снимках. Фото

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