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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.

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Young Wild West and the Red Ranchero, or, The plot to burn a settlement

An Old Scout

This novel uses outdated terminology to refer to indigenous peoples.
Young Wild West and the ropers, or, A finish fight on the range

An Old Scout

This novel uses outdated terminology to refer to indigenous peoples.
Young Wild West and the silent scout, or, The sign that saved the settlement

An Old Scout
Young Wild West and the trapped troopers, or, Arietta and the Apache ambush

An Old Scout
Young Wild West and "Three Fingered Tom," or, the toughest man in camp

An Old Scout

This novel uses outdated terminology to refer to indigenous peoples.
Young Wild West at a cowboy "shindig," or, Arietta calling a bluff

An Old Scout
Young Wild West betrayed by a greaser; or, Sealed in an Aztec tomb

An Old Scout
Young Wild West capturing a claim, or, Arietta and the gold pocket

An Old Scout
Young Wild West defending a ranch, or, Besieged by cattle rustlers

An Old Scout

This novel uses outdated terminology to refer to indigenous peoples.
Young Wild West defying his enemies, or, Arietta and the Death Cave

An Old Scout

This novel uses outdated terminology to refer to indigenous peoples.
Young Wild West fighting the fire fiends, or, Saving a herd of cattle

An Old Scout
Young Wild West on the frontier, or, Arietta and the Mexican outlaws

An Old Scout

This novel uses outdated terminology to refer to indigenous peoples.
Young Wild West rescuing a ranchman, or, Arietta and the renegade cowboys

An Old Scout
Young Wild West roping the "Ghost Dancers," or, Spoiling an Indian outbreak

An Old Scout
Young Wild West's bandit shake-up, or, Arietta's daring deception

An Old Scout

This novel uses outdated terminology to refer to indigenous peoples.
Young Wild West's buffalo hunt, or, Arietta's awful ride

An Old Scout
Young Wild West's fight at the forks, or, Arietta and the lost emigrant train

An Old Scout
Young Wild West's fight in the sagebrush, or, the richest spot in Nevada

An Old Scout

This novel uses outdated terminology to refer to indigenous peoples.
Young Wild West shooting for his life, or, Arietta's able assistance

An Old Scout

This novel uses outdated terminology to refer to indigenous peoples.
Young Wild West's lariat swing, or, Arietta and the broken bridge

An Old Scout

This novel uses outdated terminology to refer to indigenous peoples.
Young Wild West's rapid-fire fight, or, Holding a cave of gold

An Old Scout
Young Wild West's ready rifle, or, The bullet that found a mark

An Old Scout
Young Wild West's red hot fight, or, The Hidalgo's hidden haunt

An Old Scout

This novel uses outdated terminology to refer to indigenous peoples.
Young Wild West's richest panout, or, Arietta and the hidden cave

An Old Scout

This novel uses outdated terminology to refer to indigenous peoples.