Why did Hopis capture eagles? Les Freeman Upper Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand The Hopis sacrificed eagles as part of an …
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What was the Fare for Railroads and Stagecoaches?
What was the fare for railroads and stagecoaches? Michael Hutchinson Frankfort, Indiana All stagecoach riders paid a pri…
How Many People Died During the Indian Wars?
How many people died during the Indian Wars? Paul Gortarez Phoenix, Arizona Considering the isolated skirmishes and unre…
Along with Tom Mix, who helped carry Wyatt Earp’s Casket?
Along with Tom Mix, who helped carry Wyatt Earp’s casket? Ken Blyth Surrey, England At Wyatt Earp’s funeral, held the Tu…
Big Jack Davis and the First Train Robbery West of the Rockies It was said Jack buried much of the gold and silver in Six-Mile Canyon because he didn’t want people to know how rich he’d become.
Smiling Jack Davis Andrew Jackson Davis, better-known as “Big Jack” or “Smiling Jack,” was an imposing figure of a man. …
Jim Leavy Leavy seems to have been a natural with a gun and his fame spread as he drifted to such towns as Deadwood, Virginia City, Leadville and Tombstone.
Jim Leavy was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1842. His name was often misspelled Levy and this has led some to believe he wa…
Did Ranches have Ice Houses?
Did ranches have ice houses? Ray Burden Beckenham, Kent, England Ice houses on the frontier could only happen if a ranch…
Did Gunmen really make Tenderfeet “Dance” by Shooting at their Feet?
Did gunmen really make tenderfeet “dance” by shooting at their feet? Jim Spell Sonora, California Making a tenderfoot “d…
What did Cowboys Carry Behind Their Saddles?
What did cowboys carry behind their saddles? Zane Green Braintree, Essex, England Depending on the weather, cowboys usua…
Was “Little Gertie, the Gold Dollar” Real?
Was “Little Gertie, the Gold Dollar” real? Ramona Briggs Denver, Colorado Old West boomtowns had a shortage of eligible …