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History vs Myth in the Western

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Carol Buchanan

Willy was a cowboy. His mother, Lou, homesteaded two half sections. His older brother, Steve, worked in a gold stamp mill, where their stepfather was foreman. His uncle Tom drove cattle up from Texas, established a ranch, and married Willy’s … Continue reading →

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