What a well-constructed and -considered essay. I enjoyed that very much. Glad that you are settling in over there. We could do with a new Alistair Cook to cut through some of the bluster delivered by social media algorithms.
You are missed in the UK but it's good to read about your experiences that just wouldn't be possible in the UK - it's not our history after all. I wonder how long it'll be until some blue-haired wokester starts claiming we had native Indians in the UK until we whites massacred them all.
I recall lots of cowboy and Indian TV shows when I was a child, and films too, 'Soldier Blue' was one. It seems to be a genre that's passed into history - perhaps the US feels it's dealt with those particular demons.
And that's why trans activists are so dangerous. Only joking.
I really enjoyed that piece. What a fantastic snapshot of history. I've never been interested in cowboys, but I do love being transported to moments in time, especially when it concerns death.
All it took was for you to move to Arizona for you to descend into my territory, Andrew 😂 I have previously featured the famous gunfight - my take is that the ‘Cowboys’ were the baddies though Halliday was a bit of a loose cannon! Will cross post in due course.
I recommend Little Big Horn - the greatest victory for the American Indians - though ironically it sealed their fate - the Yanks weren’t going to let them get away with defeating Longhair ( their name for Custer).
We’ve seen some of this Arizona Wild West when travelling. Hubby did a cycle race called The Ironhorse which has history of a brotherly competition. One brother drove the train from Durango to Silverton. The other cycled. It was a race to see who could get there fastest. (Cyclist won!)
Many attempt this annual cycle event.
Durango is a fun place with great jazz and interesting artisans (lots of opal jewelry which is a favourite of mine.)
All of this area has fabulous scenery. Bryce Canyon is a favourite also. I have participated in a geological river trip in the Grand Canyon. Fabulous!
Now I need to go see Tombstone and the Boothill Graveyard. (But will sadly wait until the Canada/U.S. miff has subdued.)
What a well-constructed and -considered essay. I enjoyed that very much. Glad that you are settling in over there. We could do with a new Alistair Cook to cut through some of the bluster delivered by social media algorithms.
You are missed in the UK but it's good to read about your experiences that just wouldn't be possible in the UK - it's not our history after all. I wonder how long it'll be until some blue-haired wokester starts claiming we had native Indians in the UK until we whites massacred them all.
I recall lots of cowboy and Indian TV shows when I was a child, and films too, 'Soldier Blue' was one. It seems to be a genre that's passed into history - perhaps the US feels it's dealt with those particular demons.
For a more accurate portrayal of the old West I recommend Dead Man 😊
And that's why trans activists are so dangerous. Only joking.
I really enjoyed that piece. What a fantastic snapshot of history. I've never been interested in cowboys, but I do love being transported to moments in time, especially when it concerns death.
All it took was for you to move to Arizona for you to descend into my territory, Andrew 😂 I have previously featured the famous gunfight - my take is that the ‘Cowboys’ were the baddies though Halliday was a bit of a loose cannon! Will cross post in due course.
I recommend Little Big Horn - the greatest victory for the American Indians - though ironically it sealed their fate - the Yanks weren’t going to let them get away with defeating Longhair ( their name for Custer).
OMG you’ve started me off now 🤣
Dusty
Cross posted
https://dustymasterson.substack.com/p/tombstone
Dusty
Great piece! I love the scene in Tombstone when Doc Holliday (Val Kilmer) says, "I'm your huckleberry."
My son-in-law states that this is his favourite quote also!
Great read, Andrew!
We’ve seen some of this Arizona Wild West when travelling. Hubby did a cycle race called The Ironhorse which has history of a brotherly competition. One brother drove the train from Durango to Silverton. The other cycled. It was a race to see who could get there fastest. (Cyclist won!)
Many attempt this annual cycle event.
Durango is a fun place with great jazz and interesting artisans (lots of opal jewelry which is a favourite of mine.)
All of this area has fabulous scenery. Bryce Canyon is a favourite also. I have participated in a geological river trip in the Grand Canyon. Fabulous!
Now I need to go see Tombstone and the Boothill Graveyard. (But will sadly wait until the Canada/U.S. miff has subdued.)
What an interesting read, always interesting to read a different slant of past events, often distorted by the passage of time.