Hunting His Own Kind

Hunting His Own Kind

Since arriving in Arizona Territory in 1881, Tom Horn had spent much of his time in the employ of the federal government, as an employee of the army or the White Mountain Apache Reservation at San Carlos. Until he left his position as superintendent of trains (chief...
Wyatt Earp’s Alaskan Adventure

Wyatt Earp’s Alaskan Adventure

In the summer of 1899, the sleepy fishing village of Nome, close to the Arctic Circle, remote even by Alaskan standards, became one of the most exciting places in the world. Gold had been discovered on the shores of the Bering Sea the previous summer. Josephine and...
Texas Hill Country Trail: Cavalry, Cowboys and Germans

Texas Hill Country Trail: Cavalry, Cowboys and Germans

The Hill Country in Texas is steeped in rich history, and you can still step back in time when you visit. The area boasts historic sites, music, museums, restaurants and hotels to lure you into the 19th century. The Hill Country encompasses 25 counties, including the...
The First Lincoln County War

The First Lincoln County War

To track the Horrell boys of Lampasas, Texas, you can follow the trail of dead—including their own. During their nearly six years raising hell in Texas and New Mexico, they killed at least dozens and wounded others. All because Sam, Mart, Ben, Tom and Merritt Horrell...
An American Tale: Wild Mustangs and the Spirit of a Nation

An American Tale: Wild Mustangs and the Spirit of a Nation

Deep in the subconscious spirit of the people of the Americas is a love affair with the horse. While the modern horse did not come to the Western Hemisphere until Christopher Columbus brought a herd to the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean in 1493, and it has long...