We all have something to say when the time comes that we need to take our last breath, some say grateful things for a life well lived. For the outlaws of the Old West, people heard some humourous last words a person dying could impossibly say. The Famous Outlaws of Old West Billy the Kid: … Read more
The Old West was truly an interesting thing to learn about, like a saloon, robbery, shootout, and outlaw, especially the stories behind vintage photos. They are fascinating to look at and dig into the never-ending tales it has to tell. William “Tulsa Jack” Blake became a member of the Wild Bunch. Before being an outlaw, he … Read more
The Indian Territory was known for being lawless for some time, and the Hanging Judge, Isaac Parker, was facing the abusive teenage Rufus Buck Gang just a few moments before their execution. He told the teenagers “The wickedness of your crimes leaves no ground for any leeway of sympathy to all of you!” What could … Read more
There were just way too many Old West Outlaws. Aside from the famous stories, you must have read, there were other interesting Outlaw stories that were rarely heard of. We might have heard Billy the Kid’s story more than a dozen times, and who among you did not know Jesse James’s story? Bill Doolin, Allegedly, … Read more
American Wild West was made famous by the outlaws that dominate the American Frontier from the 1860s to 1890s. It was a period in time when cowboys, Indians, outlaws, gunslingers, and pioneers were brought in all together with different purposes and goals. After the American Civil War. Why was it even called “Wild West?” The … Read more
Back in the Old West days, robbery was rampant. Some famous robbers of the Old West went lucky before they faced their death. Blackjack Ketchum, along with his gang hit their jackpot loot for $150,000 which could amount to $5 million at present time. However, he commits a mistake that he probably regrets. These amazing … Read more
Alila, Whorton, Lelietta, Red Rock, and Adair train robbery, then eventually, the ill-fated failed Coffeyville bank robbery, would generally be the start and the end of the infamous Dalton Gang. And this photo showed the tragic demise of their four members. But, if you look closely, there’s something that was quite strange in this photo, … Read more
