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Category Archives: History
More Cattle — More Cattle Wars
Some background Florida’s cattle were the first in North America, brought here by the 1521 expedition of Ponce de Leon. Cattle ranching began before the Seventeenth Century around America’s first city, St. Augustine. When Florida became a US territory in … Continue reading
Conflicting Loyalties
The Story of William Wells We aren’t quite sure when William was born. We think it was sometime in 1770 at a place called Jacob’s Creek in Pennsylvania; there is no record of his birth. He was the son of … Continue reading
Cowboy Hats
… and why folks wear them. Actually, they are WESTERN hats. Worn out west. But because they were popularized in the “cowboy” films dating from the silent era, people started calling them cowboy hats. Of course, stockmen wore western hats, … Continue reading
Posted in History, Western Gear
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Let the games begin …
Many of the things we attribute to the old southwest tradition were handed down from other times, places, and cultures. I want to discuss American rodeo, but I must first acknowledge the origin of modern rodeo events. Men have been … Continue reading
Posted in Charreada & Rodeo, History, The Horsemen (and women), The Ladies
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The Sioux — Part I
Introduction What makes the study of Native Americans interesting, and challenging, is that there is no “one” human group to study. There are many American Indian groups, and while they possess commonalities, the various tribes developed independently according to their … Continue reading
Posted in American Indians, History, Indian Territory, Indian War, Sioux Indians
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On The Border
For three hundred years, Spain, France, and England asserted their claims over vast swaths of the North American continent. They did this by sending soldiers, settlers, trappers, and merchants to plant their flags, construct fortifications and trading posts. They signed … Continue reading
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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