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Wild West the western US during its settlement, esp with reference to its frontier lawlessness Wild West Apache North American Indians of Southwest who fought against frontiersmen. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 123] North American Plains Indians living along the Platte and Arkansas rivers. [Am. Hist.: EB, I: 477–478] (1851–1878) desperado whose career inspired ballads. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 244] (c. 1825–1903) legendary frontier judge who ruled by one law book and a six-shooter. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 252] portraying cattle-owning aristocrats of the Wild West. [TV: Terrace, I, 99–100] (William H. Bonney, 1859–1881) Brooklyn-born gunman of the Wild West. [Am. Hist.: Worth, 27] saga of the Cartwright family. [TV: Terrace, I, 111–112] originally, a western town that prospered suddenly, usually because of gold mines nearby. [Am. Hist.: Misc.] typical graveyard of gunfighters and their victims. [Am. Folklore: Misc.] throwing weapon invented by James or Rezin Bowie, frontiersmen in Texas. [Am. Folklore: EB, II: 207] a series depicting Indian–white man exploits. [TV: Terrace, I, 122] (Martha Jane Canary Burke, c. 1852–1903) extraordinary markswoman and pony express rider. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 418] route used by pioneers, extending from Wyoming to Sacramento. [Am. Hist.: WB, 21: 440f] (1809–1868) frontiersman, guide, and Indian fighter in the West and Southwest. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 466] North American Indians who made up part of the Wild West scene. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 562]
cowboy of the strong, silent type. [TV: Terrace, I, 153–154] route used by traders and drovers bringing cattle from Texas to Kansas. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 543] frontier Methodist preacher who served “appointments” (services) in cabins, schoolhouses, and even taverns. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 561] (c. 1815–1874) Apache Indian chief who led the fight against white men in the Southwest. [Am. Hist: NCE, 589] (1846–1917) ex-Army scout who joined and led a famous Wild West show. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 390] six-shot revolver invented by Samuel Colt and used throughout the West. [Am. Hist.: WB, 4: 684–685] American Indian tribe; often figured in Wild West stories. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 607] richest silver deposit in U.S.; famous during frontier days. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 418] horse-drawn freight wagon; originated in the Conestoga Creek region in Pennsylvania. [Am. Hist.: EB, III: 72] (1842–1877) Indian chief who led Sioux against the white men in the northern plains. [Am. Hist.: EB, III: 225–226] U.S. troops led by Col. Custer are massacred by the Indians at Little Big Horn, Montana (1877). [Am. Hist.: NCE, 701] Wild West city in South Dakota where graves of Hickok and Annie Oakley are located. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 729] vignettes depicting frontier life. [TV: Terrace, I, 195] frontier marshal of Dodge City. [TV: “Gun-smoke” in Terrace, I, 331] onetime rowdy cowboy town under supervision of Bat Masterson and Wyatt Earp. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 776] (1848–1929) U.S. cowboy, lawman, and gunfighter. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 819] (1829–1909) renegade Indian of the Wild West. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 1076] town left vacant after gold strike; common during frontier days. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 1080]
Wild West television epic with Dodge City setting. [TV: Terrace, I, 331–332] (1837–1876) famous marshal of the West. [Am. Hist.: Hart, 371] western film in which time is of the essence. [Am. Cinema: Griffith, 396–397] (fl. late 19th century) outlaw who helped Wyatt Earp fight the Clanton gang at O.K. Corral. [Am. Hist.: Misc.] popular song about the West “where the buffalo roam” and “the deer and the antelope play.” [Am. Culture: Misc.] area set aside for the Indians by the U.S. government. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 1331] (1847–1882) American outlaw of the Wild West. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 1395] masked hero of the Wild West. [TV: Terrace, II, 34–35; Radio: Buxton, 143–144] scene of famous gunfight between Wyatt Earp and the Clanton gang (1881). [Am. Hist.: WB, 6: 9] (1860–1926) sharpshooter; major attraction of Buffalo Bill’s show. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 1982] popular song about life in the West. [Am. Culture: Misc.] wagon-train route used by pioneers, extending from Missouri to the Oregon Territory. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 2016] archetypal gunman who leaves a calling card. [TV: Have Gun, Will Travel in Terrace, I, 341] giant folk hero famed for cowboy exploits. [Am. Lit.: Hart, 643] relay mail service during frontier days. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 2190] horse-drawn wagon used by pioneers; its white canvas top resembled a schooner sailing on the prairie. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 2209] series depicting cowboys as cattle-punchers along the Santa Fe trail. [TV: Terrace, II, 235] (fl. late 19th century) notorious outlaw who fought many gun battles in the Southwest. [Am. Hist.: Misc.] wagon-train route extending from Independence, Missouri to Santa Fe, New Mexico. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 2421]
a classic, serious western film about a pioneer family protected by a mysterious stranger. [Am. Cinema: Halliwell, 651] confederation of North American Indian tribes; last battle fought at Wounded Knee. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 2527] (1831–1890) Indian chief who united the Sioux tribes against the white men. [Am. Hist.: EB, IX: 243–244] stagecoach agent and desperado known for shooting his enemies dead at the drop of a hat. [Am. Lit.: Mark Twain Roughing It in Magill I, 858] established in 1835, a mounted fighting force to maintain law and order in the West. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 2723] Arizona town known for its outlaws, prospectors, and gun battles (1800s). [Am. Hist.: EB, X: 36] company that handled express service to western states; often robbed. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 2953] repeating rifle manufactured by Oliver Winches-ter and widely used by the settlers of the West. [Am. Hist.: EB, X: 699] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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