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True West March/April 2025

The Original Landman

Legendary Texan, Charlie Goodnight, was a Texas Ranger and he saved the buffalo. Some think he is the original landman. Here’s the true story. By Allen Barra

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The Apache Kid Escapes
Two lawmen die in the incident. November 2, 1889. Two lawmen are transferring nine prisoners–including the Apache Kid (photo)–from Globe,… Read more: The Apache Kid Escapes
A Brother’s Vengeance
Will McLaury joins the OK Corral prosecution. November 4, 1881. Texas lawyer Will McLaury–the brother of Tom and Frank McLaury–is… Read more: A Brother’s Vengeance
The Jailing of Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday
A big moment in the OK Corral hearing. November 7, 1881–day eight of the OK Corral hearing. Judge Wells Spicer… Read more: The Jailing of Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday

The Original Landman

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Trails of the Old West

The Frontier Characters of South Dakota

The Bowie Knife

The Kindled Flame 1835

King of the Scatterguns

Selling the Mythic West and the Real West

A Gut Punch Turns into a Miracle Reprieve

The Beginnings of the Bird Cage

Frontier Colossus