Inside History
Canton of the North

Canton of the North

Lawman Frank Canton’s adventures in Alaska are legendary.     In the summer of 1897, Frank Canton was looking for new opportunities. He’d...

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Clum in the Cold

Clum in the Cold

  John Clum’s great adventure in Alaska is still legendary. John Clum is best known for his two years in Tombstone, serving as mayor,...

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Truth or Adair

Truth or Adair

The James-Younger Gang turns to train robbery. A half dozen men crouched next to the railroad tracks near Adair, Iowa, on July 21, 1873. The Rock...

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Packing It In

Packing It In

Tom Horn’s role in the Spanish-American War is uncovered.   Tom Horn was—is—a legend of the Old West. His exploits are unique in their variety:...

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The Winner

The Winner

Joseph Glidden’s invention won the West. In the fall of 1873, Joseph Glidden did what many farmers did and do: he went to the county fair. In this...

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