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"From prehistoric Folsom Man to Jicarilla Apaches and Utes, conquerors and marauders, fur trappers and traders, farmers and ranchers, soldiers and gold miners, lumbermen and railroad builders, this book covers the pioneer history of northeastern New Mexico. It was originally published in the Springer Tribune as a series entitled "Colfax County Sketches." The author, Lawrence R. Murphy, was a well-known historian and writer who authored dozens of books and articles on the history of the American West. But some of his most endearing and enduring work is contained in this short compilation of historical sketches. This updated edition includes the entire text of the original out-of-print version, with the addition of dozens of historical photos, maps, and illustrations"--

This definitive history of the Cimarron and Northwestern Railway traces the story of the Continental Tie and Lumber Company and its lively short line railroad. Generously illustrated in full-color with over 100 rare historical photos, maps, and diagrams, it describes some of the most fascinating years in the history of the American West. Anyone interested in the life and times of westward expansion will enjoy this thorough and readable history.

This book captures the history and traditions of cowboys and ranchers in the American West. It shares stories from the lives of range heroes who illustrate the essentials of living well, including the importance of honesty, hard work, and keeping your word. Zimmer writes from a lifetime of study and firsthand experience as one who lives and works in the West. Dozens of rare historical photos and illustrations bring these stories to life. Saddle up and ride with him as he prowls through such range topics as the lore of stock saddles, the exploits of courageous horses, and the work of hard riding top hands all over the West.

"Stories of the Rocky Mountain West are filled with heroes and outlaws, miners, cowboys, soldiers, and lawman. But many popular histories of this fascinating period gloss over the impact that pioneer preachers had on the settling of the West. A western town wasn't considered a fit place for women and children to live until it had at least one church, but preachers were needed even in the most remote areas to lay the foundations for a civilized society. Using primary sources and firsthand accounts, this unique book allows legends such as John Dyer, Daniel Tuttle, and Sheldon Jackson to step back into the light and relate their adventures to a new generation ... This volume revives their real-life accounts of service and ministry, as it follows the itinerant preachers who helped settle the vast landscape of the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains. The preachers whose experiences are recorded here represent a small fraction of the hundreds of such men who served the needs of an ever-expanding population of the West."--Page 4 of cover.

The Cimarron country has it all! Indian, mountain man, and pioneer legends. Cowboy and ranching tales. Stagecoach and early railroad adventures. Gold fever! Heroes and villains. Hangings and outlaws. Corporate greed. Overwhelming individual generosity. Struggles and triumphs. This volume highlights some of the important places and events that occurred in the Cimarron country. Its history is a treasure trove of heroic examples and valuable lessons for all of us to learn. Dozens of rare historical photos and illustrations bring these stories to life.

This definitive biography of Lucien Maxwell tells of his early days growing up along the Mississippi River frontier, of his adventures as a mountain man during the fur trade years, and his later life as he became one of the richest land owners in northeastern New Mexico Territory. His life spanned the active years of the Santa Fe Trail, which includes some of the most fascinating years in the history of the American West. Anyone interested in the life and times of the Santa Fe Trail period will enjoy this thorough and readable biography of one of the key characters in the history of the American southwest.

Historian Stephen Zimmer is a favorite among readers of Old West adventures. In this volume he shares over two dozen biographical sketches of people who have made the Cimarron Country great. Scores of rare historical photographs illustrate these pages and bring the stories to life. This collection includes such well-known people as Kit Carson, Lucien Maxwell, and Waite Phillips. It also tells the stories of ordinary western ranchers and cattlemen who are heroes in their own right. "Reading this book is like riding into the high country with a posse of great story-tellers" -- Warren Cole Smith