Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Do British Students Prefer the Wild West?

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According to a recent news article in the United Kingdom's Independent , British Education Secretary Michael Gove expressed concern ove...
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Monday, October 31, 2011

How Donkeys Contributed to the History and Culture of the Old West: Save the Wild Burros in Texas!

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I was reading a book about the early pioneers when I came across a series of paintings depicting daily life in Central and South Texas citie...
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

The Properly Dressed Cowboy

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Ronald Reagan in a cowboy hat at Rancho del Cielo in 1976. Photo in public domain. In the 1800s, clothing choice was vitally import...
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Sunday, August 14, 2011

Cowboys of the Wild West: A Priceless Treasure

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I recently returned from Colorado and a visit to my grandchildren. It was, as always, a wonderful experience. During my visit, I was searc...
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Monday, June 27, 2011

Billy the Kid Photo Sells for Millions!

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In an earlier blog, I mentioned that the only authenticated photograph of the infamous Billy the Kid would be auctioned off at the Denver Me...
Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Kathy Weiser-Alexander, Legends of America, and Why I Write About History

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I think I inherited my love of history from my father. My mother was always reading something, but my father typically stayed with one subje...
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Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Fort Sumner Revisited. And, the Only Authenticated Photo of Billy the Kid to be Auctioned in Denver

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I drive through Fort Sumner , New Mexico four or five times a year on my way to Colorado and I always enjoy the visit. Fort Sumner is a smal...