In the January 2019 issue of True West, Pancho Villa is riding with the reins in his right hand and his reata tied on th…
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What are “long-tailed heroes”? In the book Roughing It, Mark Twain refers to gunfighters as “long-tailed heroes.” What does that mean?
In the book Roughing It, Mark Twain refers to gunfighters as “long-tailed heroes.” What does that mean? Paul Gortarez Ph…
Did Billy the Kid Serve as an Interpreter for Irish Immigrants?
Did Billy the Kid serve as an interpreter for Irish immigrants? Marcil d’Hirson Garron Newhall, California Being of Iris…
Did the Cowboys or the Pioneers use Snowshoes in Tough Winters?
Did the cowboys or the pioneers use snowshoes in tough winters? Kathy Church Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin Yes, they used sn…
Were Davy Crockett and his men Captured and Executed in Mexico City?
The March 2019 Alamo issue of True West brought to mind a documentary I saw a few years ago that claimed Davy Crockett a…
What Does “Good for a Heist” Mean?
At the Indian Hot Springs near Fort Thomas, people were given brass tokens that said “Good for a Heist.” What does that …
Did Old West Lawmen Carry their own Weapons?
Did Old West lawmen carry their own weapons? Capt. Gary Lavorgna Newfane, Vermont Most peace officers were responsible f…
What are the Origins of the Code of the West?
What are the origins of the Code of the West? Ronnie Bishop Tulsa, Oklahoma The “Code of the West” was born with the sil…
After the Battle for the Alamo, Did Any of the Wives or Children of Crockett, Bowie or Travis Visit the Site?
After the battle for the Alamo, did any of the wives or children of Crockett, Bowie or Travis visit the site? Dave Knapp…
Did the Punitive Expedition influence the start of the Immigration and Naturalization Service/U.S. Border Patrol?
Did the Punitive Expedition influence the start of the Immigration and Naturalization Service/U.S. Border Patrol? Dustin…