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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 Greaser Guide, or, The trap that failed to work

An Old Scout
Young Wild West and the River Rangers, or, The Cave Queen of the Yellowstone

An Old Scout
Young Wild West and the Sand Hill "Terrors," or, The road-agents of the Santa Fe Trail

An Old Scout
Young Wild West at Death Gorge, or, Cheyenne Charlie's hard-pan hit

An Old Scout
Young Wild West chasing the horse thieves, or, Arietta and the corral mystery

An Old Scout
Young Wild West doomed to death, or, Arietta and the Rifle Queen

An Old Scout
Young Wild West exposing the express robbers, or, With Arietta in Gold Dust City

An Old Scout
Young Wild West fighting the Indians, or, The uprising of the Utes

An Old Scout

This novel uses outdated terminology to refer to indigenous peoples.
Young Wild West, laying down the law, or, The "bad" men of Black Ball

An Old Scout
Young Wild West on a golden trail, or, The mystery of Magic Pass

An Old Scout
Young Wild West on a treasure trail, or, Arietta and the silver lode

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This novel uses outdated terminology to refer to indigenous peoples.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 biggest strike, or, Arietta and the abandoned mine

An Old Scout

This novel uses outdated terminology to refer to indigenous peoples.
Young Wild West's bowie battle, or, Arietta and the mine queen

An Old Scout
Young Wild West's cavalry charge, or, The shot that saved Arietta's life

An Old Scout

This novel uses outdated terminology to refer to indigenous peoples.
Young Wild West's double trap, or, Downing a dangerous gang

An Old Scout
Young Wild West's race for gold, or, Arietta and the bank robbers

An Old Scout
Young Wild West's silver search, or, Arietta and the lost treasure

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

An Old Scout
Young Wild West's toughest trail, or, Baffled by bandits

An Old Scout
Young Wild West and "Monte Mack," or, The girl of Golden Gulch

An Old Scout
Young Wild West and slippery Simon, or, Trailing an outlaw king

An Old Scout
Young Wild West and the Silver Seekers, or, Arietta's "hot lead sauge"

An Old Scout
Young Wild West and the Sioux scalpers, or, How Arietta saved her life

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.