By Rachel Kovaciny This woman was in Tombstone at...
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.
By Rachel Kovaciny I love to remember the Alamo....
Life on the frontier could be lonely, especially for...
By Rachel Kovaciny Today, I’m going to tell you...
From cozy family fireworks in Iowa to backyard cookouts...
Nat Love, born into slavery in 1854, became one...
Owen Wister wasn’t a cowboy—he was a Harvard-educated lawyer...
Louise Siuwheem, daughter of a Coeur d’Alene chief, embraced...
Pioneer laundry in the Old West meant soaking clothes...
Most stories of the Old West don’t include European...
