Category: Legend of America

The Battle Against Corsets The 19th century was a period of significant social and technological change, and within its tapestry […]

Early History of Louisiana – the Pelican State By James S. Zacharie, 1885 The history of Louisiana, often called the […]

The National Road – First Highway in America The early 19th Century witnessed a significant transformation in the American landscape. […]

Settlement of the Cane River Area of Louisiana The story of the Cane River area of Louisiana is a rich […]

Cane River Creole National Historical Park The Cane River region of Louisiana cradles a vibrant and distinctive culture: that of […]

The Axeman of New Orleans “Who’ll be next?” is the question being asked by detectives and Italians of New Orleans. […]

Texas John Slaughter – Taming Arizona John Slaughter, famously known as "Texas John," was a multifaceted figure of the American […]

The Wilderness Road Opens Kentucky The story of Kentucky’s settlement is inextricably linked to a rugged, winding pathway carved through […]

Battle of Mill Springs, Kentucky The Battle of Mill Springs, also known historically as the Battle of Logan’s Cross Roads […]

Eli Hickman “Heck” Bruner – Fearless U.S. Deputy Marshal The annals of the American West are replete with tales of […]

History of Kentucky – the Blue Grass State (Image: Kentucky Capitol Building in Frankfort) Kentucky, officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, […]

Populating Boot Hill in Dodge City, Kansas Dodge City, Kansas, a name synonymous with the Wild West, conjures images of […]