Overland Journeys to California The narrative of westward expansion to California is often painted with images of sturdy wagon trains, […]
Category: Legend of America
A Sketch of the Early “Far West”
A Sketch of the Early “Far West” By Henry Howe in 1857 The narrative of the early "Far West" is […]
Arizona Ghost Towns and Mining Camps
Arizona Ghost Towns and Mining Camps Arizona, a land of vast deserts, towering mesas, and breathtaking canyons, holds within its […]
In A Trapper’s Bivouac
In A Trapper’s Bivouac The American West of the 19th century was a vast and untamed land, attracting individuals of […]
Ghosts of Tombstone, Arizona
Ghosts of Tombstone, Arizona Tombstone, Arizona, a town steeped in the lore of the Old West, resonates not only with […]
Soldiering Begins in the American West
Soldiering Begins in the American West The vast expanse of the American West, a landscape stretching eastward from the formidable […]
James Barton – Los Angeles Sheriff Killed in the Line of Duty
James Barton – Los Angeles Sheriff Killed in the Line of Duty In the annals of law enforcement history, certain […]
Silver Mining in the United States
Silver Mining in the United States By Albert S. Bolles in 1879, Updated January 2025 Silver, a lustrous and highly […]
Illinois to the California Goldfields in ’49
Illinois to the California Goldfields in ’49 The year 1849 stands as a pivotal moment in American history, etched in […]
Newsletter Confirmation Sent
Newsletter Confirmation Sent Navigating the digital landscape often involves subscribing to newsletters that promise a wealth of information, entertainment, or […]
North Dakota Forts of the Old West
North Dakota Forts of the Old West North Dakota, a state often associated with vast plains and sprawling farmlands, also […]
Ramblings In the West
Ramblings In the West By General Randolph B. Marcy, Published in 1888 The late 19th century witnessed a remarkable transformation […]