The significance of the frontier complex in American history -- The frontier complex in Fort Smith, Arkansas -- The peacekeeper's violence -- The hanging judge's injustices -- The invincible marshal's oppression -- The hello bordello and brave men matrix -- Performing "Frontier in the attic" -- Doubling down on the wager of frontier tourism
Summary
This is a study of the creation of Fort Smith, Arkansas, an imagined Wild West town for tourists complete with Native Americans, nineteenth-century hangings, prostitutes, and bootleggers
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-271) and index
