by Dr. Jim Kornberg | May 1, 2008 | Inside History
In his 1986 book Deadwood, Pete Dexter depicted Wild Bill Hickok as suffering from some form of venereal disease (VD) and more so from the remedies of the day. The historical accuracy of Bill’s condition was probably fictional. Dexter’s depiction of Bill’s misery,...
by TW Editors | Mar 1, 2008 | Travel & Preservation
Granville Stuart was a lot of things—merchant, miner, rancher, diplomat, vigilante—and an avid reader. His Montana cabin was filled with books covering just about any topic you can think of, and he would travel far and wide to get them, as shown in his journal excerpt...
by TW Editors | Jan 1, 2008 | Travel & Preservation
Given to towns that have made an important contribution to preserving their pasts. We hope this award will not only encourage federal, state and local governments to continue funding such efforts, but also inspire Western towns to reward its citizens and visitors...
by Richard H. Dillon | Jan 1, 2008 | Western Books
The latest volume in Nebraska’s Bison Books series is a history of the Nez Perce Indians in the Columbia Plateau, which covers parts of Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Alvin Josephy takes us through the stages for the Nez Perce’s tribal development: early legends;...
by Darley Newman | Dec 1, 2007 | Travel & Preservation
I take a deep breath and stare at the glacier-capped Wind River Mountains. My quarter horse Hank has probably seen this view a hundred times, but he stands quietly while I take it all in. I’m riding out amongst the low sagebrush and honey colored grass at the T Cross...