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Category Archives: History
A Texas-Canadian Cowpoke
Some Background Regardless of their diverse body types and coloration, scientists believe that all of the world’s cattle come from the humped cattle of Asia. From Asia, cattle expanded to Africa and then introduced to the Iberian Peninsula by the … Continue reading
Posted in Canadian Cowboys, Civil War, History, Kansas, Texas
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Consequences
A Texas Ranger could ride like a Mexican, track like an Indian, shoot like a Tennessean, and fight like a devil. McMullen County, formed in 1858 from Béxar, Atascosa, and Live Oak counties, sets around 74-miles south of San Antonio. … Continue reading
The Old West — and Independence Day
Soon after the signing of the American’s Declaration of Independence, criers were sent out to read the document to the public in several American cities. It was a time of celebration for most people who cheered loudly when the document … Continue reading
Posted in History, Independence Day!
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The Sons of a Preacher Man
Introduction The only species on earth that dabble in politics are human beings. Political activities are those associated with making important decisions for groups of people. Within those groups, it is common to find individuals who seek to attain power … Continue reading
Posted in Civil War, Colonial America, Gunfights and such, History, Kansas, Little Dixie, Minnesota, Missouri, Outlaws
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Barney Kemp Riggs
There was a time in America when folks just up and died. No one knew why … they just did. No one in the mid-1800s knew much about influenza, cancer, congestive heart failure, or stroke. And when they died, their … Continue reading
A Tale of Southwest Texas
Texas was always — and remains today — a place best suited to Texans. You can visit Texas, of course, and many people do enjoy a family holiday along San Antonio’s River Walk and visiting the Alamo (which looks nothing … Continue reading
Posted in American Frontier, American Southwest, History, Indian Territory, Justice, Society, Texas, Texas Rangers
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Cowboys in Neckties
Some background The United States is a nation of immigrants. Between 1580 and 1775, the population of Europeans went from zero to around 3.5 million. They arrived in waves, of course, and the attitudes toward new arrivals vacillated between enthusiastic welcome and … Continue reading
The Hillbilly Wars
Background The term “red neck” originated from the red bandanas worn around the necks of laborers to absorb the sweat from working in the hot sun. There’s nothing wrong with honest work, of course, but people who regard themselves as better than everyone … Continue reading
Posted in Civil War, Corruption, Feuds & Rivalries, Gunfights and such, History, Politicians, Society
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The Lee-Peacock Feud
Background On 2 April 1866, the American Civil War had been officially ended for just shy of a year. At best, however, the war was only almost over — but not quite. On that date, the Thirty-ninth Congress of the United States … Continue reading
Posted in American Frontier, American Southwest, Civil War, Gunfights and such, History, Justice, Society, Texas
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Tombstone Judge
With three men dead, two wounded, and one slightly injured, one would think that it was one hell of a gunfight. Well, it was — and it wasn’t. The fight only lasted around thirty-seconds, but within that short span of … Continue reading
