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Category Archives: American Indians
The Greatest Raid
Introduction Between 1700 – 1875, Comanche, Kiowa, Wichita, Caddo, Bidai, Karankawa, Eastern Pueblo, and Apache Indians dominated a massive swath of land in the area of present-day Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico, and Arizona. The Indians called it Comancheria — it … Continue reading
Posted in American Frontier, American Indians, Comanche, History, Indian Territory, Indian War, Texas
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The Case of Tom Horn
Background Old West history books are filled with stories about large cattle ranches, the cattlemen that ran them, the long and dangerous trail drives that took months to complete, and the conflicts between cattle barons and small farmers and ranchers. … Continue reading
Posted in American Frontier, American Indians, American Military, American Southwest, Apache Indians, Arizona Territory, Cheyenne, Colorado, Corruption, Gunfights and such, History, Indian Territory, Indian War, Montana, Nevada, Northwest Territory, Oklahoma, Outlaws, Pioneers, Politicians, Range War, Texas, Utah, Wyoming
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The Council House Fight
Background Between 1700-1875, the Comanche, Kiowa, Wichita, Caddo, Bidai, Karankawa, Eastern Pueblo, and Apache Indians dominated a massive swath of land in the area of present-day Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico, and Arizona. It was called the Comancheria. It was … Continue reading
Gentleman Johnny
Introduction For many years, British military officers purchased their promotions. A young man who wanted to join the military as an officer paid for the privilege of serving in the army.[1] The system that existed in the United Kingdom before 1871 for … Continue reading
A New England Man
Introduction In 1755, British colonists had a full plate: French soldiers and their Indian allies were killing British settlers, parliament was finding ways to increase everyone’s taxes, and the British monarch, who couldn’t speak English, was mentally ill. Amazingly, there was … Continue reading
The Last General
Introduction The history of Rome inspires the imaginations of those who enjoy looking into the past. Rome existed for around 1,100 years, beginning about 625 B.C. That is such a long period of time that historians feel compelled to study … Continue reading
Thomas Gage
Introduction British General Thomas Gage was, at one time, the highest authority in North America during the early stages of the American Revolutionary War. In his time, he was criticized by the British and the Americans alike, and to this … Continue reading
An Act: To Provide for the Protection of Texas
According to some modern sociologists, Texas culture is among the major influences of American society today. Even despite waves of immigrants (an amalgamation of Tejano, Anglo, Irish, Cajun, and African cultures) and the many tragedies impacting life in the Lone … Continue reading
A Black Speck
A black speck appears against the sky, and it is plain that it moves. … Another instant and man and horse burst past our excited faces and go winging away like the belated fragment of a storm. —Mark Twain (Roughing … Continue reading
Posted in American Frontier, American Indians, California, Civil War, Colorado, Gunfights and such, History, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Pony Express
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Mister Montana
Last week — … we examined the outlaw sheriff operating in and around Virginia City-Bannack, in the Idaho/Montana Territory. This week, we will look at a man who some would argue was as bad as the outlaw sheriff, only better … Continue reading
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