This study is organized into five thematic chapters. Each chapter focuses on a broad Western theme. The chapters are less sequential than topical and need not be read in order of appearance, though one should begin with the overview. The themes are 1) An overview chronological description of the lives of the people and history of Faraway Ranch; 2) The Federal presence in the West; 3) Women in the American West; 4) Tourism and Guest Ranching; and 5) Ranching.