Brothers in Blood: Jesse James and Billy the Kid
“One of the most brutal things in the world is your average 19-year-old American boy.” —T.J. Stiles, from Jesse James
True West April 2020
To The Point
New Kid In Town
The third time is a charm?
- The Apache Kid Escapes
Two lawmen die in the incident. November 2, 1889. Two lawmen are transferring nine prisoners–including the Apache Kid (photo)–from Globe,… Read more: The Apache Kid Escapes - A Brother’s Vengeance
Will McLaury joins the OK Corral prosecution. November 4, 1881. Texas lawyer Will McLaury–the brother of Tom and Frank McLaury–is… Read more: A Brother’s Vengeance - The Jailing of Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday
A big moment in the OK Corral hearing. November 7, 1881–day eight of the OK Corral hearing. Judge Wells Spicer… Read more: The Jailing of Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday
Features
Jesse James: The Birth of a Killer
Born into the Missouri-Kansas border war over slavery, teenaged Jesse James was destined to live a violent life.
Birth of an Outlaw Hero
Jesse James in Pop Culture 1875-1903
Special Classic Gunfights: Shoot-out at Stinking Springs
Billy the Kid’s Gang Vs Pat Garrett’s Posse.
True West Exclusive: Long Lost Jailhouse Interview with Billy the Kid and Illustration Uncovered
Billy the Kid experts from around the globe weigh in on why these new Billy Bonney documents are significant.
To Hell on a Fast Horse – Ten Years On
The Highs and Lows in the Continuing Saga of Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett .
And Die Like a Soldier
William Barret Travis’s Death at the Alamo
Western Movies Special: Rebel Raider to Rebel Hero
How Jesse James became one of Hollywood’s favorite outlaws.
On the Road Again
Historical sites, stunning landscapes, welcoming small towns and outdoor adventures await the intrepid Western traveler.
Black Hills Gold
Explore South Dakota’s sacred mountains and discover a bonanza of historic mining towns.
Strike it Rich
A circle tour of Arizona leads to Old West adventures for the whole family.
Across the Old Southwest
Trailing the life and career of black lawman Bass Reeves across Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas.
Gold in Those Wyoming Hills
Crisscross the Cowboy State and discover the miners’ bonanza trails and historic camps.
Pillars of the Plains
A century since women received the right to vote, travel to North Dakota and discover the heroines of the Peace Garden State.
History Haunts Nevada’s Byways
Discover the remarkable heritage of the Silver State from Las Vegas to Elko.
Departments
Restore the Alamo!
Work gets underway on reclaiming the mission of 1836.
“I Think I Can, I Think I Can”
The folks of Ely, Nevada, don’t understand the word “No.”
The Bitter Truth
Whiskey bitters became an elixir for women on the frontier.
Way Out Wickenburg Way
Discover the Old West history and heritage of one of Arizona’s oldest towns.
Western Roundup
April 2020
What History Has Taught Me: Robert J. Randisi
Author of over 550 western novels, including 470 novels in the ongoing Gunsmith series.
Gunfighting Gals and Death Chairs
Ask The Marshall.
Western Books & Movies
Born Outlaws
Bill Markley’s dual biography on Jesse James and Billy the Kid, a new Texas frontier history, two Western novels and a new history of the American Indian.
Bands of Brothers
Forty years after the release of The Long Riders, the actor-writer-producers, cast members and legendary director Walter Hill reflect on the making of a Western classic.