 Title page (1917) | |
| Author | Arthur Chapman |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Company |
Publication date | 1917 |
"Out Where the West Begins" is a poem written by Arthur Chapman and first published in his 1917 book of verse, Out Where the West Begins: And Other Western Verses. It is his most popular poem, still included in modern readings and compilations of Cowboy and Western poetry. The poem itself is about the wonders of nature, and is designed to create feelings of peace[ citation needed ].
The poem as written by Chapman: [2]
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