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March 2009

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Was the Louis L’Amour short story, “The Gift of Cochise,” ever made into a movie?

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Who is Touch The Clouds?

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In Fort Apache, Col. Thursday is about to move the troops out when he warns Capt. York that he doesn?t want to see any “outside galloping.” What was he referring to?

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When did gambling become illegal out West?

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Who is H.F. Sills, the mystery witness in the O.K. Corral trial?

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What does the phrase, “Who-Hit-John” mean?

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I enjoyed your Sept. 2008 issue on saloons. Was the beer served cold?

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What is known about Jim Clements, the cousin of John Wesley Hardin?

I Gotta Cook Where?

Sherry Monahan
Fun events that commemorate 21 famous Old West folks.

What’s in a Name

TW Editors
The heritage trains that could, and did, prevail.

Phantom Rides Still Rollin’

TW Editors
Artist Ed Mell’s cabin retreat near Prescott, Arizona.

Finding Inspiration in the Clouds

Candy Moulton
Eco-friendly trail riding techniques.

Ride Green

Darley Newman

Florence, Arizona

Meghan Saar
The finest collection of Colt firearms hits the block at Rock Island.

The Firearms Legacy of Will Hoffeld

Phil Spangenberger

Frank Weller

Frank Weller
On the trapper trail from Wyoming’s Fort Laramie to La Junta, Colorado.

Following Thomas “Broken Hand” Fitzpatrick

Candy Moulton

Preservation: Canada Can-Do

Mark Boardman
Shirley Willard dedicated her career to make sure no one forgets it.

Potawatomi Trail of Death

Jana Bommersbach
Just don’t eat them (save your taste buds for the Buffalo Stew).

Collecting “Bois de Vache”

Sherry Monahan
Snake oil and other miracle cures.

Hope In a Bottle

Dr. Jim Kornberg
Presidential sale tops off with top hats.

Rough Riders & Presidents

Meghan Saar
 Why Rio Bravo beats High Noon.

50th Anniversary of Rio Bravo

Johnny D. Boggs