The 1794 insurrection known as the Whiskey Rebellion was centered in the area around this community.
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Interview: Glenn Boyer / Wyatt Earp
Author Glenn Boyer answers some of the oft-asked questions posed by Wyatt Earp fans.
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Scott Dyke on Glenn Boyer and the Boyer Collection
Scott Dyke, a former Wall Street broker, banker, businessman and investigator talks with Wild West magazine about the extensive Glenn Boyer collection relating to Wyatt Earp, his family and his contemporaries.
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New Missouri Park to Honor 1st Kansas Colored Infantry: October/November 2009
State officials as well as volunteers are working to establish a state park in […]
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Becky Olvera Schultz – Art of the West
Becky Olvera Schultz turned to clay as a way of working out grief over the death of her brother. Her catharsis has become a career.
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Interview: Richard Rattenbury / Hunting the American West
In his latest book, author and firearms expert Richard Rattenbury addresses hunting on the 19th-century American frontier.
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‘He Always Went With Us Into the Fight’:October/November 2009
Every so often a Civil War book comes along that is both unique and enjoyable to read. Loyal Hearts: Histories of Civil War Canines is one such offering.
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Virgil Earp Was a Strong Second Fiddle
Virgil was the man with the star at O.K. Corral, but younger brother Wyatt stole his thunder in the history books.
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The Killing of Dora Hand
In October 1878, Texas cowboy Spike Kenedy went gunning for Dodge City Mayor Dog Kelley, his rival for the affections of stage performer Dora Hand. In a tragic twist of fate, Kenedy instead shot Hand, sparking a determined manhunt.
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Masters of their Medium: October/November 2009
The Civil War era has attracted more than its share of gifted writers. Unexcelled political drama, compelling individuals in and out of uniform and storied battles provide rich material for anyone seeking to tell a gripping story.