Articles related to "Dodge City"
Dodge City, Kansas
The evolution of Dodge City, Kansas from a few sod houses to a railroad depot and booming cow town was a natural one considering its prime location on the Santa Fe Trail.
dodge city kansas • texas longhorn • wyatt earp • bat masterson • doc holliday
The evolution of Dodge City, Kansas from a few sod houses to a railroad depot and booming cow town was a natural one considering its prime location on the Santa Fe Trail.
dodge city kansas • texas longhorn • wyatt earp • bat masterson • doc holliday
Bat Masterson
Bat Masterson was one of the west's most famous lawman. Unlike legend would have it, he did not kill over two dozen men. In fact, Masterson always try to get men to back down with violence, or if he had to use it, by hitting them with his gun or his cane. It seems he always followed the letter of the law.
bat masterson • william barclay masterson • dodge city • tombstone • deadwood
Bat Masterson was one of the west's most famous lawman. Unlike legend would have it, he did not kill over two dozen men. In fact, Masterson always try to get men to back down with violence, or if he had to use it, by hitting them with his gun or his cane. It seems he always followed the letter of the law.
bat masterson • william barclay masterson • dodge city • tombstone • deadwood
Dodge, City, The Pecos and Black Hats.
The third and final part on writing the Western screeplay
darrell banks • darrell j. banks • darrel banks • western • western
The third and final part on writing the Western screeplay
darrell banks • darrell j. banks • darrel banks • western • western
Luke Short
Luke Short, gambler and American Gunfighter. He gained his unusual nickname because he always aimed for the chest and never for the head making the undertakers job easier
luke short • american gunfighters • the dodge city war • bat masterson • wyatt earp
Luke Short, gambler and American Gunfighter. He gained his unusual nickname because he always aimed for the chest and never for the head making the undertakers job easier
luke short • american gunfighters • the dodge city war • bat masterson • wyatt earp
The Mysterious Dave Mather
Dave Mather was one of many who dabbled on both sides of the law. He appeared in the newspapers many times, but no one seems to know where he came from or where he went. This article describes the little that is known about his "career."
dave mather • david barnes • sheriff sughrue • dodge city • new kiowa
Dave Mather was one of many who dabbled on both sides of the law. He appeared in the newspapers many times, but no one seems to know where he came from or where he went. This article describes the little that is known about his "career."
dave mather • david barnes • sheriff sughrue • dodge city • new kiowa
Errol Flynn & Olivia de Havilland—1939 to 1941
Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland create movie romance in their last films together -- Dodge City, Elizabeth and Essex, Santa Fe Trail, & They Died with Their Boots On.
errol flynn movies • olivia de havilland movies • errol flynn olivia de havilland • dodge city movie • dodge city flynn
Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland create movie romance in their last films together -- Dodge City, Elizabeth and Essex, Santa Fe Trail, & They Died with Their Boots On.
errol flynn movies • olivia de havilland movies • errol flynn olivia de havilland • dodge city movie • dodge city flynn
Operation Dominate 2003
Topic editors "Best Guesses" on international affairs and issues in 2003. A look at world regions, political speculation and views.
international • politics • regions • economy
Topic editors "Best Guesses" on international affairs and issues in 2003. A look at world regions, political speculation and views.
international • politics • regions • economy
Bartholomew "Bat" Masterson
Bat Masterson was one of the most renowned "Lawmen of the Old West" but was not the cold-blooded killer that so many false legends and counterfeit reports claimed.
bat masterson • lawmen of the old west • the battle of adobe walls • wyatt earp • wild bill hickok
Bat Masterson was one of the most renowned "Lawmen of the Old West" but was not the cold-blooded killer that so many false legends and counterfeit reports claimed.
bat masterson • lawmen of the old west • the battle of adobe walls • wyatt earp • wild bill hickok
Big Nose Kate
Big Nose Kate's life evolved from priviledged aristocrat to runaway to dance hall girl and prostitute to the mistress of the famous Doc Holliday.
big nose kate • doc holliday • wyatt earp • tombstone arizona • dodge city kansas
Big Nose Kate's life evolved from priviledged aristocrat to runaway to dance hall girl and prostitute to the mistress of the famous Doc Holliday.
big nose kate • doc holliday • wyatt earp • tombstone arizona • dodge city kansas
Doc Holliday (Part 1)
Most people have heard of Doc Holliday because of his association with Wyatt Earp and the shoot-out at the O.K. Corral. However, that was only a small portion of Doc's life. He led a violent, but brief life at the boom-towns of the West. This account is somewhat different than you saw in the movie "Tombstone," but the main facts are the same.
doc holliday • katherine elder • big nose kate • tombstone • bat masterson
Most people have heard of Doc Holliday because of his association with Wyatt Earp and the shoot-out at the O.K. Corral. However, that was only a small portion of Doc's life. He led a violent, but brief life at the boom-towns of the West. This account is somewhat different than you saw in the movie "Tombstone," but the main facts are the same.
doc holliday • katherine elder • big nose kate • tombstone • bat masterson
Errol Flynn, Swashbuckler and Hell-Raiser
The 50th anniversary of the death of Hollywood movie star Errol Flynn falls on 14th October 2009. A life of drinking, partying and womanising contributed to his death.
errol flynn • hell raiser • swashbuckler • movie star • playboy
The 50th anniversary of the death of Hollywood movie star Errol Flynn falls on 14th October 2009. A life of drinking, partying and womanising contributed to his death.
errol flynn • hell raiser • swashbuckler • movie star • playboy
John "Doc" Holliday
Doc Holliday was diagnosed with tuberculosis early in life and was a fatalist whose intentions were to go out in a blaze of glory.
doc holliday • wyatt earp • tombstone arizona • gunfight at the o.k. corral • dodge city kansas
Doc Holliday was diagnosed with tuberculosis early in life and was a fatalist whose intentions were to go out in a blaze of glory.
doc holliday • wyatt earp • tombstone arizona • gunfight at the o.k. corral • dodge city kansas
John Ringo 1
John Ringo thought he'd go into the cattle business--using other peoples' cattle.
outlaw and gunman john ringo • dodge city • kansas • tombstone • arizona
John Ringo thought he'd go into the cattle business--using other peoples' cattle.
outlaw and gunman john ringo • dodge city • kansas • tombstone • arizona
John Ringo 2
John Ringo, after arriving in Tombstone, joins the Clanton Gang of outlaws and cattle rustlers.
outlaw and gunman john ringo • earp • dodge city • clanton • tombstone
John Ringo, after arriving in Tombstone, joins the Clanton Gang of outlaws and cattle rustlers.
outlaw and gunman john ringo • earp • dodge city • clanton • tombstone
Legendary Lawman Wyatt Earp
The legend of Wyatt Earp began in Dodge City, Kansas and became etched in immortality at Tombstone's O.K. Corral.
wyatt earp • legendary lawman • gunfighter • marshal • dodge city
The legend of Wyatt Earp began in Dodge City, Kansas and became etched in immortality at Tombstone's O.K. Corral.
wyatt earp • legendary lawman • gunfighter • marshal • dodge city
Songs of the Plains
Many song, as well as musical plays such as <i>Oklahoma</i> have been written about the west and the Great Plains. This article takes you on a musical journey from Oklahoma, across the Plains, into Oregon, then down to the California gold fields, south to Texas, then back to Oklahoma.
western • music • country • oklahoma • kansas
Many song, as well as musical plays such as <i>Oklahoma</i> have been written about the west and the Great Plains. This article takes you on a musical journey from Oklahoma, across the Plains, into Oregon, then down to the California gold fields, south to Texas, then back to Oklahoma.
western • music • country • oklahoma • kansas
Texas Billy Thompson
William “Texas Billy” Thompson came to Texas with his family at an early age from Knottingley, England. During his violent and unlucky life he managed to kill two good friends, in separate incidents. He was shot in a gun battle in Kansas and nursed back to health by Bat Masterson only to be killed eight years later in another gunfight in Laredo, Texas.
texas billy • william thompson • bat masterson • england • texas
William “Texas Billy” Thompson came to Texas with his family at an early age from Knottingley, England. During his violent and unlucky life he managed to kill two good friends, in separate incidents. He was shot in a gun battle in Kansas and nursed back to health by Bat Masterson only to be killed eight years later in another gunfight in Laredo, Texas.
texas billy • william thompson • bat masterson • england • texas
The Dust Bowl
The decade of the 1930s saw not only economic depression, but also a an ecological disaster known as the Dust Bowl.
dust bowl • soil • wind • rain • drought
The decade of the 1930s saw not only economic depression, but also a an ecological disaster known as the Dust Bowl.
dust bowl • soil • wind • rain • drought
Wyatt Earp:Frontier Justice
Wyatt Earp was a man of contradictions, hell-raiser, brawler, gambler, miner, saloon owner and most famously known as a lawman with a vendetta!
wyatt earp • gunfight at the o.k. corral • dodge city kansas • tombstone arizona • doc holliday
Wyatt Earp was a man of contradictions, hell-raiser, brawler, gambler, miner, saloon owner and most famously known as a lawman with a vendetta!
wyatt earp • gunfight at the o.k. corral • dodge city kansas • tombstone arizona • doc holliday
Wyatt Earp
Wyatt Earp is probably the best known of the old west lawmen. Maybe it's because of his funny name or his famous encounter with the Clanton brothers at the O.K. Corral. But Wyatt Earp still lives on in legend as one of the toughest old-time sheriffs of the West.
wyatt earp • virgil earp • morgan earp • warren earp • doc holliday
Wyatt Earp is probably the best known of the old west lawmen. Maybe it's because of his funny name or his famous encounter with the Clanton brothers at the O.K. Corral. But Wyatt Earp still lives on in legend as one of the toughest old-time sheriffs of the West.
wyatt earp • virgil earp • morgan earp • warren earp • doc holliday
Americas Black West, part 2
In 1866 Congress organizes four regiments of African-American soldiers to help fight the Native Americans. These soldiers participate in a bicycle experiment across the Plains. Black Cowboys are explored such as Bose Ikard, Bill Pickett and Nat Love.
buffalo soldiers • cowboys • pickett • love • native-american black jack pershing
In 1866 Congress organizes four regiments of African-American soldiers to help fight the Native Americans. These soldiers participate in a bicycle experiment across the Plains. Black Cowboys are explored such as Bose Ikard, Bill Pickett and Nat Love.
buffalo soldiers • cowboys • pickett • love • native-american black jack pershing
Don Johnson -- Television's Cop
His career began in the early 70’s and his life has been the focus of gossip columns with his numerous loves.
don johnson • major success tv miami vice detective james sonny • tv series nash bridges • divorced melanie griffith • born yesterday 1993
His career began in the early 70’s and his life has been the focus of gossip columns with his numerous loves.
don johnson • major success tv miami vice detective james sonny • tv series nash bridges • divorced melanie griffith • born yesterday 1993
HEART OF THE PLAINS
When Coronado explored that part of the Great American Plains known today as Kansas this wild and rugged land was inhabited by the Wichita, Pawnee, Kansa, and the Osage people. In the years after the 1803 signing of the Louisiana Purchase these Native Americans were joined by missionaries, pioneers, buffalo hunters. Then came the wild days of the cattle drives, outlaws and lawmen.
kansas • indians • native americans • forts • louisiana
When Coronado explored that part of the Great American Plains known today as Kansas this wild and rugged land was inhabited by the Wichita, Pawnee, Kansa, and the Osage people. In the years after the 1803 signing of the Louisiana Purchase these Native Americans were joined by missionaries, pioneers, buffalo hunters. Then came the wild days of the cattle drives, outlaws and lawmen.
kansas • indians • native americans • forts • louisiana
Towns on the Plains: An Introduction, part 3
Not everyone who moved onto the Plains became a homesteader. Some folks saw the wide-open Plains as a place to start towns. So the first big question might be, why start a town? It might be because the railroad was coming through, or gold had been discovered nearby, or any of a dozen different reasons. But once that was known the next question was, how do you start a town?
towns on the great plains • railroad • gold rush • townsite act • congress
Not everyone who moved onto the Plains became a homesteader. Some folks saw the wide-open Plains as a place to start towns. So the first big question might be, why start a town? It might be because the railroad was coming through, or gold had been discovered nearby, or any of a dozen different reasons. But once that was known the next question was, how do you start a town?
towns on the great plains • railroad • gold rush • townsite act • congress
Errol Flynn & Olivia de Havilland—1935 to 1938
Captain Blood, Charge of the Light Brigade, Robin Hood, and Four's a Crowd pair Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland together for the first four of their eight films.
errol flynn movies • olivia de havilland movies • errol flynn olivia de havilland • captain blood • adventures of robin hood
Captain Blood, Charge of the Light Brigade, Robin Hood, and Four's a Crowd pair Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland together for the first four of their eight films.
errol flynn movies • olivia de havilland movies • errol flynn olivia de havilland • captain blood • adventures of robin hood
Dennis Hopper, Director of Easy Rider
Dennis Hopper, Academy Award nominated actor, has been making movies since 1955. He worked with James Dean, Peter Fonda, Francis Ford Coppola and Jack Nicholson.
dennis hopper filmography • easy rider • hoosiers • apocalypse now • blue velvet
Dennis Hopper, Academy Award nominated actor, has been making movies since 1955. He worked with James Dean, Peter Fonda, Francis Ford Coppola and Jack Nicholson.
dennis hopper filmography • easy rider • hoosiers • apocalypse now • blue velvet
Film Review of Tombstone
Kurt Russell slaps leather with Bill Paxton, Sam Eliott and Val Kilmer in a western film that still stands as one of the best films of its genre.
film review of tombstone • tombstone review • kurt russell movies • movies starring val kilmer • cowboy movies
Kurt Russell slaps leather with Bill Paxton, Sam Eliott and Val Kilmer in a western film that still stands as one of the best films of its genre.
film review of tombstone • tombstone review • kurt russell movies • movies starring val kilmer • cowboy movies
Historic Advances in Technology
Wyatt Earp and his generation witnessed great advances in technology in late 1800 and early 1900 America corresponding with U.S. World Fairs between 1848 and 1929
earp • wyatt earp • historic • advances in technology • late 1800
Wyatt Earp and his generation witnessed great advances in technology in late 1800 and early 1900 America corresponding with U.S. World Fairs between 1848 and 1929
earp • wyatt earp • historic • advances in technology • late 1800
The Shooters is Good Western Entertainment
"The Shooters: A Gallery of Notorious Gunmen from the American West" covers a host of historical mavericks. "Gunfighters" and shootouts are covered in detail.
leon claire metz • the shooters • gunfighters • lawmen • old west
"The Shooters: A Gallery of Notorious Gunmen from the American West" covers a host of historical mavericks. "Gunfighters" and shootouts are covered in detail.
leon claire metz • the shooters • gunfighters • lawmen • old west
Tombstone, Arizona, Is Irresistible Attraction
Tombstone is an unforgettable adventure in the southern Arizona desert. It clings to its historic path and delights visitors both young and old.
historical tombstone arizona • boothill cemetary • for huachuca • wyat earp • doc holiday
Tombstone is an unforgettable adventure in the southern Arizona desert. It clings to its historic path and delights visitors both young and old.
historical tombstone arizona • boothill cemetary • for huachuca • wyat earp • doc holiday
A New Wild West
In time, the west became dotted with cattle towns, homesteads, and ranches. A new kind of wild critter was inhabiting the west.
wild west • cattle towns • american history • soiled doves • wild bill hickok
In time, the west became dotted with cattle towns, homesteads, and ranches. A new kind of wild critter was inhabiting the west.
wild west • cattle towns • american history • soiled doves • wild bill hickok
Boyz N the Hood
The language of westerns contributes to a landmark film.
john singleton • boyz n the hood • rosewood • once upon a time in the west.
The language of westerns contributes to a landmark film.
john singleton • boyz n the hood • rosewood • once upon a time in the west.
Can Justice Rule, even for Saddam?
Thoughts on justice and international law in and for Iraq
iraq • demcoracy • international law • justice • peace
Thoughts on justice and international law in and for Iraq
iraq • demcoracy • international law • justice • peace
Carrots 'n sticks
A look at what it is going to take to defeat terrorism. Which nations do we need to befriend and which do we need to beat over the head with a stick.
terrorism • middle east • russia • china • japan
A look at what it is going to take to defeat terrorism. Which nations do we need to befriend and which do we need to beat over the head with a stick.
terrorism • middle east • russia • china • japan
John Henry Holliday
John Henry "Doc" Holliday, a dentist by trade, became associated with Wyatt Earp and was best known for his involvement in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
john henry holliday • doc holliday • gambler and gunman • dentist • tuberculosis
John Henry "Doc" Holliday, a dentist by trade, became associated with Wyatt Earp and was best known for his involvement in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
john henry holliday • doc holliday • gambler and gunman • dentist • tuberculosis
KANSAS, LAND OF DIVERSE CLIMATE
Kansas has four distinct seasons, and early travelers and settlers learned through adversity how to cope with and survive the diverse elements on the Great Plains.
kansas • indianlegends • trappers • floods • kansasriver
Kansas has four distinct seasons, and early travelers and settlers learned through adversity how to cope with and survive the diverse elements on the Great Plains.
kansas • indianlegends • trappers • floods • kansasriver
Nat Love –The Life of a Black American Cowboy
Dominant narratives about the American west often ignore the life of Nat Love, or "Deadwood Dick", one of the greatest African-American cowboys in the nation's history.
deadwood dick • nat love • billy the kid • american west • american frontier
Dominant narratives about the American west often ignore the life of Nat Love, or "Deadwood Dick", one of the greatest African-American cowboys in the nation's history.
deadwood dick • nat love • billy the kid • american west • american frontier
The Cow or the Buffalo
Traffic along the westward trails increase. Buffalo killed to subdue the Indians. Towns established in the west.
the cow or the buffalo • west not big enough for both • traffic on the western trails • fort laramie wyoming • oregon trail
Traffic along the westward trails increase. Buffalo killed to subdue the Indians. Towns established in the west.
the cow or the buffalo • west not big enough for both • traffic on the western trails • fort laramie wyoming • oregon trail
In to the West
The Western Part two. Exploring character development.
darrell banks • darrell j.banks • darrell banks • darrel j.banks • morgan freeman
The Western Part two. Exploring character development.
darrell banks • darrell j.banks • darrell banks • darrel j.banks • morgan freeman
Robert "Clay" Allison
Clay Allison was one of the most ill tempered, violent, and psychotic killers of his era and coined the phrase "Shootist"
clay allison • the shootist • american civil war • the ku klux klan • american gunfighters
Clay Allison was one of the most ill tempered, violent, and psychotic killers of his era and coined the phrase "Shootist"
clay allison • the shootist • american civil war • the ku klux klan • american gunfighters
Sam Bass: American Outlaw
Sam Bass tried his hand at honest labor but soon discovered horse racing and crime.
sam bass • the denton mare • union pacific train robbery of 1877 • the pinkerton detective agency • the shootout at roundrock
Sam Bass tried his hand at honest labor but soon discovered horse racing and crime.
sam bass • the denton mare • union pacific train robbery of 1877 • the pinkerton detective agency • the shootout at roundrock
Still Slipping Across the States
more reviews of USA state webpages
nebraska • new mexico • las vegas • nevada • new hampshire
more reviews of USA state webpages
nebraska • new mexico • las vegas • nevada • new hampshire
The Irreconcilable Differences Between Star Wars and Gabby Hayes
Darth Vader with a six-shooter? I don't think so.
star wars • han solo • wookie • darth vader • death star
Darth Vader with a six-shooter? I don't think so.
star wars • han solo • wookie • darth vader • death star
The Wild Women of the West
Ever wonder what the real story of Calamity Jane was? What about Annie Oakley? Or Big Nose Kate? What exactly were the women of the west like? Were all women evil to the core in the early settlements, or were some 'legit'?
annie oakley • wild bill hickock • big nose kate elder • calamity jane • billy the kid
Ever wonder what the real story of Calamity Jane was? What about Annie Oakley? Or Big Nose Kate? What exactly were the women of the west like? Were all women evil to the core in the early settlements, or were some 'legit'?
annie oakley • wild bill hickock • big nose kate elder • calamity jane • billy the kid
A Critics' View of John Ford's Stagecoach (1939)
Stagecoach is widely seen as one of the best westerns and most important films made. Critics praise it for its rich drama and artful photography of Monument Valley.
stagecoach • stagecoach john ford • old western movies • best western movies • best western film
Stagecoach is widely seen as one of the best westerns and most important films made. Critics praise it for its rich drama and artful photography of Monument Valley.
stagecoach • stagecoach john ford • old western movies • best western movies • best western film
Adventure USA - A personal essay
Essay showing one of my main American vacation experiences.
usa • us • america • united states of america • coach tour
Essay showing one of my main American vacation experiences.
usa • us • america • united states of america • coach tour
How to Keep Your Grandchild Safe and Happy Online
How can Grandparents harness the fabulous information resources of the Internet for their grandchildren without running the risk of exposure to online smut? Children surfing the Net unsupervised run the risk of exposure to online smut or entrapment by potential child molesters. Here are some answers.
internet safety • kids and the internet • blocking software • filtering software
How can Grandparents harness the fabulous information resources of the Internet for their grandchildren without running the risk of exposure to online smut? Children surfing the Net unsupervised run the risk of exposure to online smut or entrapment by potential child molesters. Here are some answers.
internet safety • kids and the internet • blocking software • filtering software
Nate Love
Nate Love was born a slave in Tennessee. When freedom came he left home and became a noted black cowboy in the west.
love • nate • nat • black • african
Nate Love was born a slave in Tennessee. When freedom came he left home and became a noted black cowboy in the west.
love • nate • nat • black • african
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe (Part 1)
Of all the railroads of the west, the Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe is one of the oldest. It plied its trade throughout the southwest and central plains. It weathered two depressions, two wars, and many other ups and downs and still survives today.
atchison • topeka • santa fe • railroad • cyrus holliday
Of all the railroads of the west, the Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe is one of the oldest. It plied its trade throughout the southwest and central plains. It weathered two depressions, two wars, and many other ups and downs and still survives today.
atchison • topeka • santa fe • railroad • cyrus holliday
The Santa Fe Trail (Part 1)
The Santa Fe Trail was a major road of commerce between Santa Fe, New Mexico, and "the rest of the world," which ended in Missouri. William Becknell is usually credited with giving birth to the Santa Fe Trail.
santa fe trail • santa fe • new mexico • cimarron • mary dodson donoho
The Santa Fe Trail was a major road of commerce between Santa Fe, New Mexico, and "the rest of the world," which ended in Missouri. William Becknell is usually credited with giving birth to the Santa Fe Trail.
santa fe trail • santa fe • new mexico • cimarron • mary dodson donoho
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