West Is West is a novel written by Eugene Manlove Rhodes and published in 1917. Set in the American Southwest during the early 1900s, the story follows the adventures of a young cowboy named Panhandle Smith. When Panhandle's father dies, he leaves his son with a letter that reveals a shocking secret about Panhandle's past. Determined to uncover the truth, Panhandle sets out on a journey that takes him from the dusty plains of New Mexico to the bustling...