Dr. History's Tales Of The Old West

Yes, he wrote Tarzan but he also served in Troop B, U.S. 7th Cavalry stationed in Arizona Territory and joined in the search for the Apache Kid. This experience helped as he wrote, “The War Chief” and “Apache Devil". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amid the terror of gunfire, cannons, fighting and death during the Battle of the Alamo, there were women and children that survived. After the battle Santa Anna gave each two silver dollars, a blanket and released them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They were among the first to float the Colorado through the Grand Canyon. They became famous for their photos showing the wonders of the Grand Canyon while guiding tourists on mules.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many mentally ill people were imprisoned, beaten, tortured, shackled and exhibited for show.  Dorothea Dix dedicated herself for forty years to provide proper treatment and facilities and more accurate diagnosis for these misunderstood people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three Germans found the "Cement Mine" as did a lone prospector and a man named Whitman, all died and it remains lost. A lost Mexican girl and a wandering cowboy found sacks of gold nuggets, but it too remains hidden by the blowing sand in Death Valley. Lots of treasure is still there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paulita Jaramillo was friends with Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid. She was interviewed and said there was no romance, just good friends. She was there when Garrett shot and killed the Kid in her brother, Pete Maxwell’s home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joaquin was a forty-niner, a vaquero, gold miner and famous outlaw.  His head ended up in a glass jar after Harry Love and the California Rangers tracked him down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Chief of the Klickitat Indian tribe kept secret the location of the gold, the secret passed on father to son. The last person who knew the location, a Chief’s daughter, was killed by her drunken French husband, so the gold is still there.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Skagway, this 45 mile trail to the Klondike witnessed the worst inhumane treatment of horses, mules and oxen. Over 3000 horses packed supplies and miners to Lake Bennett before being abandoned to die. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Klondike was the "big stampede on 1897". Thousands left Dyea and Skagway to began the "big climb," 1000 feet up the Golden Staircase to the summit, some never made it, buried by an avalanche. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The gun wizard made his first gun at age 13, invented the lever action, pump, gas operated machine gun, semi-automatic pistol, belt fed machine gun, 37 mm cannon, BAR and more.  He had 128 patents with guns considered mechanical engineering marvels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hamer was a Texas Ranger, expert rifleman, hunter and tracker. He engaged in 52 gun battles, put away 21 bad guys, trailed Bonnie and Clyde and was there when they met their fate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Communication was essential for military success. The heliograph, a device with moveable mirrors, was used on strategic mountain tops to help the Army follow the movements of Geronimo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He captured the "real authentic" west with his paintings, illustrations and sculptures. He loved horses, dogs, good cigars, was well liked and could drink anyone under the table. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Millions of cattle were rounded up in Texas and driven as far as Montana, California and Missouri. Cowboys, Indians, stampedes and ticks carrying "Texas Fever" were all part of the challenge of getting to the end of the trail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two young men headed West, they worked together learning how to be cowboys. They crossed paths many times, the last found them standing together on the gallows, one was to hang. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No longer a slave, he traveled West and became a trusted important partner in the Loving and Goodnight cattle business. He fought Indians, trailed herds, survived stampedes, raised a family and was honored in the the Texas Trail of Fame and Cowboy Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well respected and wise, he would sing, chant and dance to invoke the "Great Spirit". Herbs, roots, and blossoms were used as well as sweat baths and cold plunges . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For seven years, Robinson, Hoback and Reznor trapped the Missouri, Snake and Madison Rivers and served as guides for the overland Astorians. Their dream of returning to Kentucky ended with their death on the Boise River. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Buckley, "Coal Oil Jimmy", was a cold blooded killer. With partner Tom Taylor, they robbed stage coaches until two cowboys collected the $1200 reward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices