Wild tales of the West
24 Feb 2007 Leave a Comment
I think one of the best parts about Arizona and the west are the stories associated with settling the area. Let’s face it, the area was wild and barbaric and so were some of the people that tried to tame it. I am fascinated by these true tales of adventure in the American west but I have to advise that they are not politically correct. Also, there is some violent content that may not be suitable for all. However, I think that it’s important to remember our past and recognize it for what it was but that doesn’t mean we condone what happened.
You can read what happened in Tombstone in the true story “Western Terrors, Who Kill Three Men, Wound a Woman and Ride Off With Twelve Hundred Dollars Booty.” Written in 1883, this item provides a fascinating glimpse into the past. There are tons of stories like this at the site as well as historical pictures. The site discusses other western states as well and you can even sort by location. For me, when I visit Bisbee or Tombstone, if I know some of historic events that happened there, it adds an extra dimension to my trip.
