These old photos from the American West will make you yearn for a better time

There's nothing like a dose of nostalgia in the morning. Ancient photographs, from the very earliest days of the technology's use, can often act as portals into times we find hard to properly imagine. 

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We all know stories and movies about the old West, America's semi-lawless lands of prospecting and exploration, but it's fair to say that these works of fiction can only do so much to paint a picture of what life was like. Luckily, there are hordes of photos out there, showing the idiosyncrasies of real life back then. 

We've gathered some of our favourites right here for your browsing pleasure - enjoy!

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