American West
America's Western Heritage of the 19th Century.
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/fanning
31st Jul 2021 - The technique of ''Fanning'', as most have seen in just about every Western Film or Television Series, was a Shooter's ability to fire rapidly by cock …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-authentic-life-of-billy-the-kid
31st Jul 2021 - An American Western ''Penny Dreadful'' (or ''Dime Novel''), ''The Authentic Life of Billy The Kid'' (aka William Bonney) was written by the Man who ki …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/bridgeport-rig
31st Jul 2021 - As we have seen prior, many types of Holsters and shooting techniques were employed by Outlaws, Gunfighters and Law Enforcement alike. A somewhat inno …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/ellis-alfred-swearengen
31st Jul 2021 - A colorful personage from American Western History, Ellis Alfred Swearengen (better known to His friends as ''Al''), was one of eight children born to …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/elizabeth-libby-thompson
31st Jul 2021 - Also known simply as ''Libby'', was born in Texas in 1855. Her Family had invested with a young Confederacy at the start of The American Civil War (18 …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/frank-pistol-pete-eaton
31st Jul 2021 - While Frank Eaton (aka ''Pistol Pete'') was a known Cowboy, Indian Scout and Fighter, also a Writer – He was also possible a liar (or so some sa …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/dan-bogan
31st Jul 2021 - Considered by many to be one of The American West's most underrated Gunmen, Daniel Bogan was born in the State of Alabama in 1860. His Family moved to …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/tom-bell-hodges
31st Jul 2021 - The Outlaw Tom Hodges (later as aka ''Bell'') is credited as being the first American Outlaw to orchestrate and successfully carry out – a Stage …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/mary-fields
31st Jul 2021 - Few African-American Women are truly remembered by History for their achievements. One Mary Fields is an example. Born a Slave in 1832 Tennessee, Mary …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/william-brady
31st Jul 2021 - Born in Ireland in 1829, Brady came to The US with His Family during The Great Potato Famine on the 1840s. Finding work hard (as it was for most Irish …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/william-henry-roberts
31st Jul 2021 - William Henry Roberts had so many ''names'' it is hard to keep track. His most known nickname was ''Brushy Bill'' Roberts (referencing His rather long …
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31st Jul 2021 - Known as ''Russian Bill'' – William Tattenbaum was born in 1853 in New Mexico Territory. His nickname came from Bill's assertion that He was of …