Leathersmith, Dave McCormack, talks about holsters from the 1800’s and how they differ from those shown us in the movies. He and Dakota also talk about one method of tanning leather. It will surprise you.
This week back in 1878 Billy the Kid killed Sheriff William Brady. History says Sheriff Brady was corrupt, but not according to Jim MacGregor.
Dakota talks to Tombstone, Arizona’s official historian, Ben Traywick, about the soiled doves of Tombstone, who, according to Ben, are as important as any other group of people to 1800’s Tombstone.
Dakota and the dean of Old West authorities, Leon Metz, talk about Old West bad boy, John Wesley Harden. Leon also shares the story of how writing about Harden affected his health.
This week’s show is dedicated to the lawmen of the Old West.
Dakota talks to prolific authors (they have about 50 books between them) Bill O’Neal, Bob DeArment and Bob Alexander about their favorite lawmen. Their choices may surprise you.
Jim MacGregor and Dakota wrap things up by talking about the different eras of the Old West, and the type of lawmen needed to tame the towns.