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The Old West
Elizabeth Gibson
Welcome to America's Old West, the world of the gold rush, mountain men, gunfighters, trailblazers, and prospectors. Imagine what it was like before our country became "civilized."
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Oct 25, 2005
Paulina, Shoshone Chief
Chief Paulina was not a chief by birth but by experience and leadership. He represented his native Shoshone tribe but also their affiliated kin such as the Paiutes. He didn't wait for white man to cheat him, but instead went on the offensive. He is one of the lesser known Indian ...
Sep 21, 2005
Fort Churchill, Nevada (Part 2)
There were many forts across the west, some military and some for trading. Fort Churchill was strictly to provide a military presence to protect travellers to and from the gold and silver rush areas near Lake Tahoe and over the Sierras into California from Indians. The fort was in place for ...
Sep 20, 2005
Fort Churchill, Nevada (Part 1)
There were many forts across the west, some military and some for trading. Fort Churchill was strictly to provide a military presence to protect travellers to and from the gold and silver rush areas near Lake Tahoe and over the Sierras into California from Indians. The fort was in place for ...
Aug 16, 2005
David Douglas, Western Naturalist
The 19th century was the height of scientific exploration of North America. Many people, many from the United Kingdom, came to America to study its geology, geography, climate, plants, and animals. David Douglas was one of many who extensively studied the West Coast, preserving many specimens for study. Bad health led ...
Jul 26, 2005
The Hercules Mine of Idaho
The California gold rush of 1849 was just one of many boom and bust cycles in mining throughout the west. Many mined gold, some silver, some lead, and many other minerals. The Hercules mine, in the Idaho panhandle, was one of the most productive silver mines in the West.
Jun 21, 2005
Eilley Orrum, Nevada Millionaire
Eilley Orrum was born in Scotland and came to the United States as a converted Mormon. She knew her destiny was to become wealthy and popular. She knew her destiny was in the mountains. When she had an opportunity, she landed at Virginia City, Nevada silver mines. She soon realized her ...
May 31, 2005
Fort Simcoe, Washington Territory
Many western forts were built due to problems with the Native American tribes. Fort Simcoe was no exception. The Yakama, Cayuse, and others had been harassing white settlers in what would become south-central Washington State. Fort Simcoe was probably one of the shortest lived forts due to quick settlement of hostilities. ...
Apr 26, 2005
Doctoring in the Wild West
During the times of the wild, wild west, there were lots of wide open spaces. Frontier doctors often had a hard time covering all this territory. It was hard to get supplies and sometimes they had to make due with what was handy. Some towns had to make due with old ...
Mar 22, 2005
Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch (Part 2)
Butch Cassidy is one of the most well-known outlaws of the West. He was known as a bank and train robber. He was just as well-known for being gentlemanly, subdued, and loyal. He drank very little and did not abuse women. He only served two years in prison his entire life. ...
Feb 1, 2005
Edward F. Beale, Sailor, Adventurer, Explorer (Part 2)
Edward F. Beale is not one of those old west characters who is well-known. Yet he should be. For one, he was the one that carried the news of the California gold strike to Washington D.C. This and many other daring and courageous feats were credited to him as America tamed ...
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