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Can you explain to me exactly what “Long Riders” are?

by | Aug 1, 2002 | Inside History

Can you explain to me exactly what “Long Riders” are? Mike Via the Internet According to Ramon Adams’ Western Words, long riders was another name for outlaws. The name originated from desperadoes on the run who had to travel long distances to escape capture.


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