The American frontier, also known as the Old West, and popularly known as the Wild West, encompasses the geography, history, folklore, and culture associated with the forward wave of …

"Wild Bill" Hickok kills gambler Davis Tutt in a shootout in Springfield, Missouri. The confrontation is sensationalized in Harper's Magazine, making Hickok a household name. It is often …

Dec 27, 2024 · American frontier, in United States history, the advancing border that marked those lands that had been settled by Europeans. It is characterized by the westward …

Sep 16, 2021 · Here are 10 of the most famous and notorious of these outlaws of the Wild West. 1. Jesse James. Jesse Woodson James was an American outlaw, bank and train robber, …

Jun 20, 2024 · The Wild West had its beginning with the surge of westward expansion in the mid-19th century and came to an end by the early 20th century. This era was defined by the rapid …

May 17, 2024 · The term Wild West refers to area of the United States west of the Mississippi river, specifically during the latter part of the 19th century and into the early 20th century. Also …

Jul 13, 2023 · The Wild Bunch was one of the most successful outlaw gangs in the history of the American West. They robbed over 20 banks and trains, and they were never caught by the …

The Wild West, also known as the American Frontier, was the period of American history between the 1870s and 1900s, characterized by the settling and development of the western territories …

A number of Old West gangs left a lasting impression on American history. While rare, the incidents were retold and embellished by dime novel and magazine authors during the late …

The American frontier, also known as the Old West or the Wild West, includes the geography, history, folklore, and culture in the forward wave of American expansion that began with …