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Still Blasting Away
Six decades ago this September 30, a Western series premiered, starring a ballplayer-turned-actor and a one-season Mouseketeer as father-and-son...
The Price of Leadership
Frank McNab was second in command of the Regulators, the Lincoln County War group that included Billy the Kid. He participated in the assassination...
Bits and Pieces to Chew On
Contemporary scholars remark there were few bank robberies in the Old West. That’s because there were few banks. Money was kept in the mercantile...
The Father of Montana
Granville Stuart, who died 100 years ago this October, is one of the most remarkable men in the history of the West. Born in what’s now West...
The Man Called Teddy Blue
Edward Charles Abbott was born in England—but he became the prototypical American cowboy. His family moved to Texas when he was a boy; he later...
What was the Name of Frank Stilwell’s Saloon in Charleston?
What was the name of Frank Stilwell’s saloon in Charleston? Bill Brooks Beverly Hills, Florida Frank Stilwell’s place was simply known as...
Any Bullet Will Do
It's brother against brother in the action packed western Any Bullet Will Do. Taking place during 1876 in Montana, a ruthless headhunter tracks his...
Fire in the Hole!
It was the worst mining disaster in Colorado’s history. April 22, 1917, at the town of Hastings, where the Victor American Fuel Company had been...
Did Old West Saloons Have Refrigeration?
Did Old West saloons have refrigeration? Lynette Calavaza Zuni, New Mexico Refrigeration or evaporative cooling did not exist out West until well...
Adventures in the Apache Country
John Ross Browne was one of the most prominent writers to visit the West during the pioneer years. His colorful and entertaining narratives inspired...
Junior Bonner
While most “making of” books are works of reverse engineering by outsiders, full of flawed guesswork, Junior Bonner, the making of Steve McQueen’s...