When you think of the Old West, Hollywood movies come to mind: strong men riding horses and conquering lawless lands. But perhaps things were a little less beautiful and romantic than the movies show us. In reality, life in the Old West was complicated. It was a life full of obstacles, diseases and health problems. In those distant times, the United States was not yet the great power it is today, nor had the world developed satisfactorily. To satisfy your curiosity, in this article you will learn what life was really like for the inhabitants of the Wild West, not the beautiful version from the movies. Enjoy your reading!
What the bathhouses looked like
What the bathhouses looked like
When we think of the Old West, the first thing we consider is the hygiene aspect. What did bathrooms look like in those days? Were they as hygienic as modern bathrooms?
Not really: in order to bathe, one had to face unfavorable conditions. The baths were very small and outdoors, so there was no comfort or privacy. You had to watch out for spiders and other dangerous insects.
Eating habits
Times were different and people were not in the habit of using tables during meals. Cutlery was also not used when eating: the hands did all the work. However, these habits were not very hygienic.
Eating habits
In addition, residents of the Old West did not have sufficient resources or conditions to wash the dishes and other utensils they used for meals. This resulted in diseases associated with a lack of hygiene and care while eating.
