Some time ago, many decades ago, in fact, the world was run by cowboys, outlaws, and other wild Western folks. Everyone could use a moment to step back in time and experience the spirit of the Wild West. Obviously, things have changed a lot since the 1800s, and it is actually pretty amazing to really think about how much the world has changed. From cowboys to saloons to stagecoaches and horses, life looked so much different in those days, and lots of it is amazingly caught on camera to learn about.

All of the Wild West and old American shows and movies will never add up to what life was truly like back in these days. Taking in just how different and kind of unrecognizable the world looked like in 1800s compared to today can be kind of mind-boggling. The individuals who lived in those times went through some crazy experiences.

Enjoy this journey to the past and channel your inner cowboy with these 25 images taken from the 1800s for all to be amazed by. Learn something new about the past.