Wayne and Ford: the films, the friendship, and the forging of an American hero

Prologue: why Westerns still matter

Part one: the reluctant hero. 1. Birth of a Western hero ; 2. The good bad man ; 3. Soldier's joy: the Cavalry Trilogy ; 4. The avenging loner: The Searchers

Part two: a lust for dignity. 5. Love and politics ; .6 Lost battles ; 7. Journey to manhood: teaching the next generation ; 8. Going West: Twilight of the gods.