As the railroad system expanded across the United States in the last half of the 19th century, so did crime against railroads.
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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Mean Streets of Canyon Diablo
A quiet wind whispers over the stone remains of Canyon Diablo, once ranked among the most lawless towns in northern Arizona.
A Hired Gun’s Bullet-Proof Vest
A homemade bullet-proof vest saved the life of one of the deadliest professional killers in the Old West.
That’s Arbuckle’s, Pardner, Not Starbucks
I don’t know about you, but morning java still ranks as a good way to kickstart my day–much the same way it was in frontier America.
“Never Shoot a Woman, No Matter What”
The Code of the West served as an unwritten framework for behavior on the American frontier.
How a Newspaper Saved a General’s Life
Last Stand at Bitter Creek, my forthcoming debut novel, opens near the end of the Civil War, generally thought of as one of the most fascinating periods in American history.
Socializing in the Wild West
Attending a lynching, or legal hanging, isn’t my idea of fun, but many people gathered to watch them during the days of the so-called Wild West–the last half of the 19th century.
Shadows of Yesteryear
A short story collection by Jory Sherman features the grandeur, passion and gritty realism of the American West.
Where to Find Inspiration
All of us could use a good dose of inspiration every now and again. Inspiration fuels our mental energy and helps keep our mind focused.
The Secret In the Flowers
When a 12-year old girl handed a Confederate general a bouquet, it included something more than an arrangement of flowers.