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Cowboys And Conductors

The Old West thrives in the historic trails and rails town of Williams, Arizona.

Saved By YouTube

One of Texas’s most legendary hotels found rescuers on the World Wide Web.

Hunka Hunka Burnin' Iron

Elvis Presley’s firearms set world records.

Armchair Gun Show

Enjoy viewing and learning about Old West firearms by relaxing in your favorite chair and simply turning the pages of these latest volumes.

Buffalo Bill: Why He Still Matters

Described by a U.S. President as an “American of Americans,” William F. Cody Remains Vital to Our Nation.

Buffalo Bill & His Bloody-Thirsty Indians

The Hardest-fighting Tribe of the American West Devoured European Audiences Alive...with Eloquence and Wit!

Buffalo Bill Busted!

He perfected the Wild West show, toured the world, got rich and then lost millions.  What happened?

A Hell-Bent Ride On A Snortin' Prince Of A Mule

A mule became the men’s best hope in the terrifying Hayfield fight that took place 150 years ago.

Queen Of The Kansas Cowtowns

Abilene, Kansas, celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Chisholm Trail.

A Pioneer Paradise

Spectacular beauty and Old West heritage makes Kanab, Utah, a perfect Western getaway.

riders of the purple sage

zane grey’s timeless novel will be staged as an opera.

on the hunt for buffalo bill

​​​​collectors bid high to land one of the earliest known images of the frontier scout.

daniel boone: passing the torch

the backwoodsman’s remarkable hunts out west foreshadowed the exploits of our iconic mountain men.

emperor of the united states

joshua abraham norton turned his lost fortune into an imperial legacy.

The Tombstone Collector

Jim Melikian is True West’s “Best Western History Collector” of the year.

Who Was The Best Huckleberry?

One Doc Holliday Actor Stands Above The Rest.

Laying Track?

“El Deguello,” an old battle song originally used by Muslims to signify no quarter given.

The Black Man At Little Big Horn

Isaiah Dorman is known for his death—but his life was also noteworthy.

An Electric Dream Burns Out

Preserving Kearney’s boomtown history inside an elegant Victorian home.

Private Eye Cowboy?

A Texan’s First Generation Colt sold with a badge tied to a nationwide detective agency.

U.S. Cavalry's First Bolt-Action Carbine

The single-shot trapdoor Springfield wasn’t the only carbine used by the cavalry during the Indian Wars, several repeaters were also used—including America’s first bolt gun.

From Frontier Soldier To Peacemaking President

On March 4, 1869, a rather unlikely candidate took his oath of office as the eighteenth president of the United States.

Reality Cowboy Stars

You’ll find honest, rugged ranch life as Booger, Cody and Bubba saddle up for a third season.

What History Has Taught Me

The secret to a good painting is trust what you know.

custer's other regiment

the 19th kansas volunteer cavalry learned troopers could win the war without a fight.

the life and legend of hugh o'brian

one role defined hugh o’brian’s acting career—the title character in the life and legend of wyatt earp.

the lasting influence of texas ranger joaquin jackson

as much as any texas ranger who served in the last half century, joaquin jackson knew well what fellow captain c.j. havrda meant about being a part of history.

The Dodge City Lawdog

Charlie Bassett was the main peacekeeper in the infamous cowtown.

The Painter's Cabin

A cabin restoration allows Maynard Dixon fans to enjoy views that inspired the master artist .

Fame, Fortune And A Snowball's Chance In Hell

How an Arizona cowhand bested Tom Horn and became an international roping sensation.