Jedediah Smith survived bear attacks, massacres, and harsh deserts...
The Wild West of Yesteryear
Explore the myths, legends, and untold stories of the American frontier in The Wild West of Yesteryear column by author and blogger Rachel Kovaciny. From iconic lawmen and notorious outlaws to forgotten pioneers, frontier women, and cultural curiosities, this tag dives deep into the people, places, inventions, and everyday life that shaped the Old West. Perfect for history lovers, writers, educators, and Western enthusiasts alike.
Born amid the harsh realities of the Chinese Exclusion...
Long before online dating, Americans in the 1800s found...
Benjamin “Pap” Singleton escaped slavery to become a carpenter,...
Belle Starr’s legend as the “Bandit Queen” has long...
Discover how Christmas was celebrated in the Old West...
Bat Masterson, famed Old West lawman and gambler, lived...
Discover the inspiring story of Sarah Winnemucca, the first...
Western movies often show heroes soaking in a wooden...
Willa Cather, born in Virginia but raised in Nebraska,...
