How the West was spun

Orwell · 28th June 2005, 04:57 PM

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As an exhibition exploring the heroic myths of the American frontier opens in the UK Annie Proulx, who lives in Wyoming, reflects on the grim reality behind the enduring fantasy of the lone ranch hand

I enjoyed reading this. I usually enjoy myth debunking...

crimresearch · 28th June 2005, 05:54 PM

"The rest of the country and the world believes in the heroic myth because the tourism bureaux will never let anyone forget it."

The above line from the article would be a good example of a myth that badly needs debunking.

28th June 2005, 04:57 PM	#1
Orwell Nattering Nabob of Negativism Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,364	How the West was spun How the West was spun Quote: As an exhibition exploring the heroic myths of the American frontier opens in the UK Annie Proulx, who lives in Wyoming, reflects on the grim reality behind the enduring fantasy of the lone ranch hand I enjoyed reading this. I usually enjoy myth debunking...
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28th June 2005, 05:54 PM	#2
crimresearch Alumbrado Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 10,618	"The rest of the country and the world believes in the heroic myth because the tourism bureaux will never let anyone forget it." The above line from the article would be a good example of a myth that badly needs debunking.
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