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Close Encounters of the Old West Book ReviewA review of Logan Hawks new work on Western History and alien encounters
The Most Deadly Gunslingers of the Old WestThe gunslingers of the Old West have become as famous as any figures in American history, now representing the pioneering spirit that was needed to tame a land fraught with countless inherent dangers.- Representations of the Old West in 21st Century Film and TelevisionIn a land that leaves no more territory to be conquered, cultivating Frontier culture as a means of entertainment may appear futile. How should such efforts from 21st-century film and television be perceived?
- Colorado Springs Historic Rock Ledge RanchRock Ledge Ranch is a favorite spot for visitors in Colorado Springs.
Illinois and Their Contribution to the "Old West"Many of the famous characters in the old west come from Illinois.- Stagecoach Stop USA at Irish Hills Michigan: Where the Old West Comes to LifeAt Stagecoach Stop USA at Irish Hills Michigan, you can see an old west shootout, be robbed on a trainride, and even get married in an authentic old chapel.
Old West Slang, Terminology, Sayings and PhrasingWhether you're writing cowboy books, or you just love the Old West, you'll enjoy this language guide to the old days.- The Real Lives of Prostitutes of the Old WestPainted ladies. Soiled Doves. Women of the night. Red light ladies. Public women. Whatever they were called prostitutes are very much a part of the history of the Wild West. But what were their lives really like?
- Women in the Old West - Some Reality ChecksLife in the old west was hard. Real hard. For everyone, not just the women. It was so hard, that we have myths about it. So difficult to survive, that it became the stuff of legends.
- Wild West Women: Calamity Jane, Belle Starr and Annie OakleyLife in the old west for women was very different than for their counterparts back east. Instead of staying home and tending to housework these three women stepped out of the boundaries set for them by society and broke the rules - many, many times over!
- Life in the Old West for WomenWhen people started flocking to the West, men brought their women and families with them. For the women, life was tough. Their day was spent preparing for the winter months and there was almost contact with others.
- Rewriting HistoryThe Old West lives on in the books, magazine stories and covers, songs and motion pictures that idealize it. Is Rock & Roll entering into a similar phase?
- A Letter from Billy the KidThis is a fictional letter from Billy the Kid. I have tried to get inside his head and show what it might be like if he could speak to people now.
- Lovers End at Fifty PacesDoes the good guy always win? Two lovers must come to terms that in the Wild West it doesn't matter how much money you have or how strong your bond is for each other. What matters most is who can draw with an instantaneous speed.
When Faro Ruled the Old WestFaro, a card game originating in 17th century Europe, became the most popular saloon game of the Old West, its popularity carrying into the 20th century.
Prairie Jenkins: A StoryA fictional story of the gold-mad people who rushed to get rich, ignorant of the challenges the Old West would toss their way. Prairie Jenkins, orphaned as a babe and adopted by several members of the mining community of Goldfield, Nevada.
Best of the Old Western TimesIt about how the west was compare to now days.- A Naked Time Traveler Travels to the Old WestFrancesco Melzi, a pupil of Leonardo Di Vinci, is hurled into the future to the year 1888 where he nakedly stumbles into a town fraught with impending doom.
- Tombstone, Ariz. - Return to the Old WestToday, Tombstone has about 1,500 residents welcoming tourists and visitors alike to their famous town. Many of the most famous Wild West personalities called Tombstone home.
- The Way the Old West Wasthe way the old west was. a first person story.
'Rango' - Movie ReviewJohnny Depp reteams with his "Pirates of the Caribbean" director, Gore Verbinski, and gets animated in this oddball take on the classic Western.
Wickenburg, Arizona, Heart of the Old WestTrue West magazine named Wickenburg one of "The 10 Best Western Towns in the World." This quaint and unique western town has maintained its historic heritage.
Keeping the Past to SurviveI've recently made mention of a poet friend of mine who recently shared a book of poetry he's been hand writing and keeping for over two decades. Here is #15 in a series of poems by Cowboy Poet Marty Lang
"The Colour of the Old West"We as young movie-goers, book readers, and television viewers cheered for the good-guys in the white hats who got the girl and rode off into the sunset -- we cheered for the all-white cast of heroes and heroines. Were there no heroes of color?
Vile VialsGive your vicious boss something he will remember. A personal keepsake all your own.- Red Dead RedemptionYou know when it comes to cowboys and the old west I always thought it was pretty ***. Maybe it was the bad experiences I had with Brokeback Mountain.
Burst Angel: The Viridian CollectionA professional review of Funimation's anime DVD release- Lottie Deno: Queen of the Frontier GamblersLottie Deno was a lady gambler who was famous in the Old West.
- Dead Irons: ReviewThe first issue of Dynamite Entertainment's new series Dead Irons is an intriguing blend of the horror and western genres.
- Western Decor Style for Your HomeAdd a touch of the old west to your home with these decorating ideas.
Dos Cabezas, Arizona: An Ideal Destination from the Old WestTombstone, OK Corral, Cochise's Stronghold, Fort Bowie and old Fort Huachuca are names that carry with them a colorful history, something southern Arizonans rightfully share with pride.- True West Magazine and Publisher Bob Boze BellA look at the publisher of the True West Magazine, Bob Boze Bell.
- Tommy Enjoys His ToysThis is a fun poem about a little boy who enjoys playing with his toys at home.
- Tombstone, Arizona: Visit the Old WestFind the best places to visit on a trip to southeastern Arizona.
WHERE LEGENDS RIDEFourteen rootin' tootin' yarns of the old west.- The FanaticsWhy do we go completely crazy over so many things?
Granny was a Pretty Good Shot that Night !The figure didn't move, granny was true to her word as she raised the barrel and fired the gun.
