Monthly Archives: June 2022

Indentured Servitude

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Mustang

Introduction Warfare is brutish – the longer war rages, the more objectionable it becomes.  One example of this was the Thirty Years’ War.  It was fought primarily in the area of central Europe in the 17th century and remains one … Continue reading →

Posted in COLONIAL PERIOD, FRONTIER, HISTORY, INDENTURE & SLAVERY, THE LADIES | 7 Comments

The Ride of Paul Revere

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Mustang

Introduction We were taught as children about the midnight ride of Paul Revere.  It was a great story for young children — fourth or fifth grade, perhaps.  That dashing silversmith — who, booted and spurred and with a heavy stride, … Continue reading →

Posted in CIVIL WAR, COLONIAL PERIOD, FRONTIER, HISTORY, INDENTURE & SLAVERY, REVOLUTION | 5 Comments

The Last Battle

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Mustang

Introduction For some unknown reason, most people think that Robert E. Lee’s surrender to Ulysses S. Grant at the Appomattox Courthouse was the end of the American Civil War.  It wasn’t.  Lee’s surrender did take place on 9 April 1865, … Continue reading →

Posted in CIVIL WAR, HISTORY, LONE STAR, MILITARY | 4 Comments

El Peludo

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Mustang

Introduction For thousands of years before the modern era, the land of present-day Arizona was home to several Indian civilizations.  The first European to establish contact with Arizona Indians was Marcos de Niza in 1539.  Several other historically significant Spaniards … Continue reading →

Posted in FRONTIER, HISTORY, LONE STAR, OUTLAWS | 2 Comments