Wild West late XIX-th century - without legends and paints

All we have seen more than one film in the style of "Western", where everything is permeated romance and riches in an instant. Those who have studied a little history of the West, will not believe Hollywood tales.

By chance, we've got pictures taken by some Grebillom John (John CH Grabill) between 1887 and 1892 years. Unveiled images Library of Congress. Most of the pictures taken in the town of Deadwood (Deadwood). If you've seen the same series - he shot just based on the true story of the foundation of the town. The first mention of the town dates back to the late seventies of the last century. Then the settlers despite the legitimate right of the Indians living in the area, they decided to found their own settlement for future gold mines. During the "gold rush" as soon as Colonel George Armstrong Custer announced the discovery of mines, the population of the city in less than two years has grown from zero to five thousand inhabitants. After several years of violent confrontations with the Indians, visitors managed to make peace with the local, and even pave the railroad. The process of settlement of the town, the confrontation, the construction and the familiar life, just imprinted on pictures.