More incredible photos from the American West – portraits of a simpler time

Photography from the American West never fails to interest us. It’s the dawn of the camera, and photos from that era showcase a world that we think we know, from films, books and games, but which is often hugely surprising in the details.

These old photos from the American West will make you yearn for a better time

We’ve gathered another amazing slate of images from the US National Archive, showcasing what life was really like back then, in a time when there was no such thing as an easy day.