Today’s American eats about 185 pounds of meat per year. The 32 humans and one large dog making up Lewis & Clark’s Corps of Discovery each...
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Geronimo by Robert M. Utley
The newest offering from historian Robert M. Utley, Geronimo, is a masterpiece. While Geronimo was never a chief and never held the sway of Mangas...
Frontier “Forty Four”
Colt’s handsome Model of 1860 was a favorite on the frontier and saw use by notable Westerners such as Frank and Jesse James, John Wesley Hardin,...
Bruce Boxleitner
I just wrapped production on The Thanksgiving House for Hallmark. As many fans of True West already know, I’m also starring in the Western...
In November 2012, True West discussed the “45 Lawmen You’d Want On Your Side.” Bass Outlaw is one—but he’s later listed as an outlaw. So was he somebody you wanted on your side—or a bad guy you didn’t want to mess with?
In November 2012, True West discussed the “45 Lawmen You’d Want On Your Side.” Bass Outlaw is one—but he’s later listed as an outlaw. So was he...
Were gun silencers used during the Old West era?
Were gun silencers used during the Old West era? Ray Munkittrick Chicopee, Massachusetts The first silencer or suppressor was developed in 1902 (and...
When did the last U.S. stagecoach robbery take place?
When did the last U.S. stagecoach robbery take place? Marty Luffman Nashville, Tennessee The last one occurred just outside Jarbidge, Nevada, on...
What was the first college created to educate American Indians?
What was the first college created to educate American Indians? Margaret-Ann MooreWilmington, California The Reverend Eleazar Wheelock established...
How many prospectors got rich during the California gold rush?
How many prospectors got rich during the California gold rush? Carl Justice Baltimore, Maryland Hard to say, but it’s probably about the same...
When the pioneers crossed treeless country, where did the women go to the bathroom?
When the pioneers crossed treeless country, where did the women go to the bathroom? Connie Moran Savannah, Missouri These were Victorian...
Matt Braun Picks
Remarking that “These books light the way to deeper research on Western characters and events,” ace storyteller Matt Braun shares some of the...
Black Gold Gushers
Wildcatters have started some of the grandest collections of historical Western art known to man. Denver’s Philip F. Anschutz. Fort Worth’s Sid...