Skip to main content

Wild West Weekly

Wild West Weekly

Wild West Weekly, "A magazine containing stories, sketches etc. of western life", was published by Frank Tousey from 1902-1928.

Like other dime novels, the issues were printed on inexpensive acidic paper and featured dramatic, colorful front cover illustrations. This very popular title depicts life and adventure on the American frontier. The stories usually feature a hero, a heroine, stereotyped representations of Native Americans, and fictionalized versions of well-known western figures like Buffalo Bill, Kit Carson, and Billy the Kid. Dime novels were the popular precursor to the modern paperback and comic book. Our digitized collection of Wild West Weekly includes the first issue, published on October 24, 1902, and comprises a total of 53 issues.

Printing is not supported at the primary Gallery Thumbnail page. Please first navigate to a specific Image before printing.

Switch View to Grid View Slideshow

Young Wild West's reckless ride, or, Arietta's hairbreadth escape

An Old Scout
Young Wild West after the Death Band, or, Saving Arietta from the Secret Caves

An Old Scout
Young Wild West booming a town, or, Arietta and the Land Sharks

An Old Scout
Young Wild West's prize claim, or, The gold of Good-by Gulch

An Old Scout
Young Wild West trailing a treasure, or, A mystery of Old Mexico

An Old Scout
Young Wild West and "Silver Stream," or The white girl captive of the Sioux

An Old Scout

This novel uses outdated terminology to refer to indigenous peoples. The term "Sioux" is a derogatory term referring to the Dakota- and Lakota-speaking peoples.
Young Wild West and the cattle branders, or, Crooked work on the Big G Ranch

An Old Scout
Young Wild West and the Greaser Guide, or, The trap that failed to work

An Old Scout
Young Wild West and the Tenderfoot Tourist, or, A grizzly hunt in the Rockies

An Old Scout
Young Wild West routing the "Ghost Dancers," or, Arietta and the snake charmer

An Old Scout

This novel uses outdated terminology to refer to indigenous peoples.
Young Wild West's Apache token, or, The trail that led to the Valley of Gold

An Old Scout

This novel uses outdated terminology to refer to indigenous peoples.
Young Wild West's race for gold, or, Arietta and the bank robbers

An Old Scout
Young Wild West's three-day hunt, or, The Raiders of Red Ravine

An Old Scout
Young Wild West and the cavalry king, or, The race with a rival rider

An Old Scout
Young Wild West as a prairie pilot, or, Arietta and the Broncho Queen

An Old Scout
Young Wild West laying down the law; or, The "bad" men of Black Ball

An Old Scout
Young Wild West's double trap, or, Downing a dangerous gang

An Old Scout
Young Wild West and "Montana Mose," or, Arietta's messenger of death

An Old Scout
Young Wild West and the Oregon outlaws, or, Arietta as a "judge"

An Old Scout
Young Wild West and the Prairie Pirates, or, The fight for the box of gold

An Old Scout
Young Wild West and the railroad robbers, or, Lively work in Utah

An Old Scout
Young Wild West on the warpath, or, Arietta among the Arapahoes

An Old Scout

This novel uses outdated terminology to refer to indigenous peoples.
Young Wild West's leap in the dark, or, Arietta and the underground stream

An Old Scout

This novel uses outdated terminology to refer to indigenous peoples.
Young Wild West's relay race, or, The fight at Fort Feather

An Old Scout

This novel uses outdated terminology to refer to indigenous peoples.