An Incomplete History of the American West

An Incomplete History of the American West is the first volume in the Western Literature And Fiction Series. This collection of literary short stories explores the Great Basin landscape over a span of 150 years. Gabriel Urza presents twelve interconnected narratives that function as historical markers, offering a chronological look at the diverse voices and reckonings that shaped the region.

This work of United States genre fiction examines themes of race and class through an unflinching lens. By blending traditional elements of Western literature with a modern perspective, An Incomplete History of the American West challenges standard perceptions of the frontier. The stories provide a humane and unsentimental analysis of the American West, making it a significant contribution to the category of short stories and anthologies.