Tag Archives: wild west

They Say Pride Goeth Before a Fall

Posted on May 27, 2026 by cdsmiller17

General George Custer (5 December 1839 – June 25, 1876) We’ve all heard about “Custer’s Last Stand”. Did you ever wonder why he could make such an error in judgement that condemned his whole fighting troop of soldiers to death … Continue reading →

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Was He a Shameless Self-Promoter or the Real Deal?

Posted on May 27, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Wyatt Earp (March 19, 1848 – January 13, 1929) I know that question seems a little harsh. After all, we all know who he is, and there have been many stories told about his exploits, including what happened at the … Continue reading →

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If You Know You’re Dying, You’ve Got Nothing to Lose

Posted on May 25, 2026 by cdsmiller17

“Doc” Holliday (August 14, 1851 – November 8, 1887) Following on from my posts about Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, I thought it might be informative to take a look at that Old West enigma called “Doc” Holliday. His … Continue reading →

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The Other Half of the Legendary Pair of the Wild Bunch

Posted on May 23, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Sundance Kid (May 24, 1867 – November 7, 1908) I didn’t intend to ignore the Sundance Kid. In fact, a part of me wondered if he and Etta Place were the precursors of Bonnie and Clyde. However, Etta never took … Continue reading →

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One Half of the Last Legendary Pair of the Wild West

Posted on May 20, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Butch Cassidy (April 13, 1866 – November 7, 1908) So, there I was, minding my own business, when, wouldn’t you know it, a YouTube documentary shows up in my viewing feed. As a long-time fan of the film “Butch Cassidy … Continue reading →

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“Thar’s [TV] Gold in Them Thar Hills”

Posted on May 8, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Yellowstone (2018 – 2024) Equals Bonanza (1959 – 1973) I woke up from my afternoon nap, yesterday, with the thought that Yellowstone (gold) was equivalent to Bonanza (of gold). I’d never put those two together before. So, I did a … Continue reading →

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