The American West is presented through expansive, large-format panoramic photographs that capture its natural beauty and dramatic landscapes. The book features Macduff Everton's photographs, which offer a 140-degree view of the Western horizon, emphasizing lush colors, striking topography, and vast skies. These images often erase centuries of human settlement, focusing on pristine natural beauty. Everton and his wife, Mary Heebner, traveled extensively across the West, documenting iconic locations like Monument Valley, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, and the Rockies. Heebner provides lyrical and informative commentaries to accompany Everton's visual documentation.

The book is presented as a significant visual exploration of the American West, highlighting the scale and beauty of its landscapes through Macduff Everton's panoramic photography. The accompanying text by Mary Heebner and the foreword by Edmund Morris provide cultural and historical context, suggesting a work that appeals to those interested in photography, the American West, and its historical significance. The emphasis on pristine natural beauty and the obliteration of human settlement in the photographic views indicates a particular artistic and thematic focus.