How tough was Longhorn meat? Brian Hoare Cape Town, South Africa The amazing Texas Longhorn was born lean and mean, and …
Sneak Attack on the James Farm Believing Frank and Jesse were visiting their parent’s farm, the Pinks approached the Samuel house that night and hurled an explosive device, killing Frank and Jesse's eight-year-old, half-brother.
During the early morning hours on January 26th, 1875, the Samuel family was again punished for the actions of Zeralda Sa…
John Wesley Hardin: The Deadliest of ‘Em All The greatest of all the storied Texas gunmen, John Wesley Hardin, has been called the "deadliest killer of ‘em all."
The greatest of all the storied Texas gunmen, John Wesley Hardin, has been called the “deadliest killer of ‘em all…
Did “Big Nose Kate” Carry a Gun?
Did Big Nose Kate carry a gun? Jim Ramsey Portland, Oregon “Kate did not need a gun. Her wit and cunning words were her …
Bank Robbery at Telluride Butch was looking for excitement and in the summer of 1884 he turned up in the boisterous, rough and tumble mining town of Telluride, Colorado.
Butch Cassidy was born Robert LeRoy Parker on April 13th, 1866, in Beaver, Utah to a good Mormon family. A turning point…
How did Frontier Ladies Curl their Hair?
How did frontier ladies curl their hair? Carson Mell Burbank, California Frontier ladies who curled their hair usually w…
I Will Always Be Your Friend When Cole was pardoned in 1903, Horace Greeley Perry joined the James-Younger Wild West Show as publicity agent.
If I had to choose a favorite outlaw, without hesitation I’d say, “Cole Younger.” A few years ago the late author Jack K…
John Slaughter and the San Bernardino Ranch John Slaughter was small in size but great in frontier stature. He was a lawman, cattleman, gunman, gambler, businessman, pioneer, and empire builder.
After the death of his beloved wife Eliza from small pox, John Slaughter ex-Confederate soldier and ex-Texas Ranger, now…
The Killing of John Younger: Bad Day in Roscoe, Missouri John was described as the coldest and fastest gunman in the gang.
In 1873 Jim, John and Bob Younger joined their brother Cole, who along with Frank and Jesse, had formed the James-Younge…
The Youngers of Missouri: Part Two In June 1862, while returning home from a business trip to Kansas City, Col. Henry Washington Younger was ambushed and murdered.
In June 1862, while returning home from a business trip to Kansas City, Col. Henry Washington Younger was ambushed and m…