“Notable Writers of the American West & the Native American Experience offers a glimpse into the American West that reflects its history, culture, and controversies through the oral and written contributions of its peoples. Also the editors of Notable American Women Writers (CH, Sep'21, 59-0003) and Examining Images of Urban Life (CH, Jul'21, 58-3257), Nicosia and Nicosia broadly define their subject in an effort to be as inclusive as possible, so entries are not as limited by geography or historical era as the title suggests. Entries include historical and contemporary Native Americans from many regions, not only the West, along with other writers with connections to the shifting boundaries of the US frontier. Entries are organized alphabetically, so readers will find the indexes at the end of the book helpful for searching by time period, genre, or subject (including tribes). Each entry includes a biography, analysis, achievements, selected works, and an annotated bibliography. It is noteworthy that print reference titles purchased from Salem Press include free online access via the publisher’s database; libraries receive unlimited simultaneous access for their patrons with the option of several standard authentication methods. This expands access for library patrons and adds significant value for libraries.” -CHOICE