John Simpson Chisum left a trail across the American West so wide that a blind scout could follow it. His life story seems to have been defined by his associati

John Chisum was a legendary figure of the Old West. During the 1850s Chisum recognized opportunity in the fledgling range cattle industry, and within a few year

The events of July 19, 1878, marked the beginning of what became known as the Lincoln County War and catapulted Susan McSween and a young cowboy named Henry McC

For a half century, John Ellis Wool (1784–1869) was one of America’s most illustrious figures—most notably as an officer in the United States Army during

Born in Texas in 1862, Lily Klasner assumed leadership of her family at the age of 13, after her father was murdered. In this memoir, Lily recalls her experienc