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Tag: Old West
Erastus Yager: Lynched by Vigilantes – Outlaw or Innocent Victim of the Old West?
The tale of Erastus Yager, a quiet bartender lynched by the infamous Montana Vigilantes in 1864, remains one of the […]
Buckskin Joe, Colorado: A Mining Camp’s Journey Through Time
Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Buckskin Joe, Colorado, represents a quintessential tale of the American West: a […]
Dick Liddel: From James Gang Outlaw to Respected Horseman of the Old West
Few figures in the annals of the American Old West underwent such a dramatic transformation as James Andrew “Dick Liddel.” […]
Heroic Telegraph Operator Foils Daring Train Robbery in Old West Kansas
In the annals of the American Old West, tales of daring train robberies abound, often highlighting the infamous outlaws who […]
Unraveling the Mystery of Laughing Sam Carey: Elusive Outlaw of the Hole in the Wall Gang
In the annals of the Old West, where legends are forged from grit and gunpowder, the name Laughing Sam Carey […]
George “Bitter Creek” Newcomb: A Notorious Old West Outlaw
The American Old West was a crucible of legendary figures, and among the most notorious was George Newcomb, better known […]
The Sontag Brothers: California’s Notorious Train Robbers of the Old West
The names Sontag Brothers resonate with the dramatic tales of Old West outlaws, as John and George Sontag etched their […]
O is for Outlaw: Unmasking the Notorious ‘O’ Figures of the American Old West
The legendary American Old West was a crucible of lawlessness and legend, where figures emerged from the shadows to carve […]
Utah Ghost Towns: Echoes of a Vanished Past
The rugged landscapes of Utah hold a captivating secret: numerous Utah ghost towns, silent witnesses to the state’s vibrant and […]
The Fearless Fists of Abilene: Uncovering the Legend of Marshal Thomas ‘Bear River’ Smith
The annals of the Old West are replete with tales of courageous lawmen, but few stories encapsulate the raw challenge […]
Unwrapping the Frontier Spirit: How Christmas Was Celebrated in the American Old West
While Christmas in the East evolved with grand festivities and established customs by the mid-1800s, Christmas in the Old West […]