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Articles
Which Hanks Did They Kill?
Wild Bunch member O.C. “Camilla” Hanks was almost the victim of mistaken identity when he died. Hanks—also known as “Deaf Charley”—was on the run...
Calamity Jane: The Devil in Buckskins
The year 1876 proved the turning point in Calamity Jane Canary’s career. It began with two quick trips to the Black Hills with Gen. George Crook and...
Hiding in the Privvy
It’s unclear what role Tom O’Day played with the Wild Bunch. Some say he was a scout, checking possible robbery sites. Others claim he was a drunken...
After the Battle for the Alamo, Did Any of the Wives or Children of Crockett, Bowie or Travis Visit the Site?
After the battle for the Alamo, did any of the wives or children of Crockett, Bowie or Travis visit the site? Dave Knapp Wilmington, North Carolina...
The Mysterious “Laughing Sam”
Not much is known about Wild Bunch rider “Laughing Sam Carey”—including how he got the nickname. Some accounts say he hung around the...
Bringing Law and Order
The other day a friend asked me if I thought the Earp’s were pivotal figures in settling the west or the towns they policed. My first response was,...
Old Wrist-Breaker
The U.S. Cavalry’s first official-issue saber—the Model 1833, although graceful and handsome, was disliked by the troops. Considered altogether too...
The Reckless Frolics of Curly Bill Brocius
The outlaws of Cochise County during the 1880s were a reckless breed and the fact that Curly Bill was one of their leaders says something of his...
Deadwood’s Al Swearingen
The night shall be filled with music, and the cares that infest the day shall fold up their tents… and…silently steal away. Such is the case when...
Outhouses In Hotels
Did all western hotels have outhouses and pots under the bed or did any have some kind of indoor accommodations other than the chamber pot? How many...
Out Here, the Land has a Story to Tell
In Southeast Montana, panoramic landscapes intertwine with the rich history of the Old West offering epic adventures in discovery and an authentic...