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The ultimate frontiersman, Kit Carson was a fur trader, explorer, mountain man, guide for John “Pathfinder” Fremont and an Indian agent. The image of this brave man was probably taken sometime in the 1850s.
– Courtesy Robert G. McCubbin collection –
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Roy Boyd
Roy Boyd Wow, one of my childhood heroes, loved the books with him and the other trailblazers, Lewis and Clark, ect. Of course as we mature in discourse we find like many pioneers their actions at times were not so heroic. None the less we are where we are due to their great bravery in an untamed world of the unknown in that day.
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Kathy Drew
Kathy Drew Thank you True West Magazine. John Charles Fremont and Kit Carson come to life at the WORLD GOLD PANNING Competition in September 2016 in Placerville. 630 competitors from 30 countries descend in the El Dorado County area to determine who is the best in the world!
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The Vásquez Incursion
The Vásquez Incursion - True West Magazine
Nearly six years after the Battle of San Jacinto seemed to solidify Texas independence, Mexico reconsidered—with force.
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Lizzie Keitel
Lizzie Keitel My 3rd great grandfather R. M. (Rollo) Davis participated in both the Vasquez and Woll campaigns. He was wounded in the Battle of Salado and permanently disabled. My roots run deep in the history of Texas. My 4th great uncle Isaac G. Baker perished in the Alamo.
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Murry Williams
Murry Williams Never knew this about Texas History, Proves you never get to old to learn.
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Al Jennings, Oklahoma Bad Boy
Al Jennings, Oklahoma Bad Boy - True West Magazine
Oklahoma train robber Al Jennings has become the model for outlaw incompetence in the Old West.
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Briley Van Dyke
Briley Van Dyke Al Jennings was an inept criminal. The only real outlaw in his gang was Dick West who rode with Doolin. After a incompetent attempt by the Jennings's gang to rob a train Dick West quit the gang. Jennings would eventually make his name in Hollywood. US marshal Bud Ledbetter was a true ironman Westerner and deserves to be remembered today.
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Kim Winthrop Hoffman Well, someone had to ruin a good thing...
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What A Fox
What A Fox - True West Magazine
Chances are good that Eloise Fox ran away from a convent at the age of 16 in 1914 because of either a sexy cowboy or a chance to break out of the “woman’s world.” 
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Mike Underwood
Mike Underwood So sad this is part of history our young people know nothing of
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Mannen Clements’ Revenge
Mannen Clements' Revenge - True West Magazine
Texas’ Mannen Clements (photo) was a rancher, feudist, gunfighter—and cousin of John Wesley Hardin and father-in-law of Jim Miller.
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Tex Whitson
Tex Whitson Mannen was a fine fellow. Family Man. Cheerful. Honest. Loyal Son who fought with Valor for Freedom and Independence.
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Tex Whitson A N D.... Mannen had some really nice Cousins
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The Eternal Custer
The Eternal Custer - True West Magazine
As a book reviewer and editor of Western Books for True West magazine, I am truly amazed the formidable fascination of publisher’s with the life of George Armstrong Custer.
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Teresa Carter Redfearn
Teresa Carter Redfearn Would like to hear/read the Indian version , any suggestions on films or books ??
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Christopher Cook
Christopher Cook Only one missing is The Killing of Custer by Bill O'riley.
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Members of a survey party stand by their equipment, probably working for the Northern Pacific Railroad, likely in Bitterroot Valley, Montana, between 1888-1889.
– Courtesy Denver Public Library –
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Scott Catron
Scott Catron A little of my history!!! I've been a surveyor for 20 years and have seen a lot of technological advances. I have never had it as hard as those guys did....
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Joyce Anderson
Joyce Anderson I love these old picture