tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2632055767270986594.post8410165776056807648..comments2024-03-24T01:10:24.855-07:00Comments on The American Cowboy Chronicles: The West - Important Events - 1860 to 1870Tom Correahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08433984644973794278noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2632055767270986594.post-51979068948083323232023-07-21T22:50:47.959-07:002023-07-21T22:50:47.959-07:00The Old West, which is my favorite timeline, was a...The Old West, which is my favorite timeline, was a time where innovations were made that paved the way for the frontier. From 1865 to 1905, the Old West saw more than 40 years of progress. Lots of things happened during that time that would shape the history of the Old West in one way or another. In 1860, the Henry rifle was developed. In 1873, the Colt Single Action Army revolver, or the Peacemaker, was made. In 1878, Billy The Kid was involved in the Lincoln County War. And in 1886, Coca-Cola was invented and Geronimo was captured. I thank God for the countless Westerns that have been made over the years that portray the Old West as a violent, yet subtle place to live. Most Westerns don't get it right but the ones that DO are okay. But then again, even the most inaccurate portrayals in Westerns are okay. So long live the Old West and long live Westerns! May we have much more history to learn when it comes to this exciting period. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com