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...
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Articles
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...
Grinnin’, Gunnin’ and Funnin’
If there’s one thing missing from most Western bookshelves, it’s humor. Spur Award-winner Preston Lewis is out to fill that gap. His latest entry in...
What History Has Taught Me: Erik J. Wright
Erik J. Wright is an emergency management coordinator in northeast Arkansas and has kept his passion for the Old West alive through his writing and...
Americas First “Astronauts”
In February, 1848 the United States secured its “Manifest Destiny” with the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ending the Mexican War....