Welcome to the Old West History

Experience the wild and wooly past of the Old Wild West, its history, folklore, cultural expression including legends of the cowboys and pioneer women of the frontier as well as the various historical events that took place in the American West.

Look for information on captivating movies that brought to life some of the forgotten traditions of the Old West along with its jaggedness and outlaws. Americans are especially thrilled by the Old West for its gunfights, cowboys, gambling, and stagecoach robberies. Regardless of your perception of the American West, you will find great articles plus links to other great facts about the Wild West.

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  • Leather Cowboy Boots

    How to Take Care of Your Leather Cowboy Boots

    Cowboys

    Cowboy leather boots are as important as any other shoe wear. If you’re looking for tips on how to take care of molded house or your cowboy leather boots, read on.
    There are four important steps to make sure that your boots are properly maintained.

    Waterproofing
    Cleaning
    Conditioning
    Polishing

    Waterproofing
    This is mainly for new boots. It is not, however, limited to it. You are, of course, free to do this on your leather boots – regardless of their age.
    Use Silicone Polymer Spray.
    You can find silicone polymer spray on shoe stores and department stores. Once you …

  • WordPress Theme for your Website

    Wild West WordPress Theme for your Website

    Maintenance

    Do you want to try something out for your website? Well, maybe it’s about time for you to explore on Wild West theme on WordPress. This can give a boost to your web hosting, especially if you really have the feels for it.
    Apparently, most of the WordPress themes that you can look up nowadays are already being used by others. It takes imagination to be different. Especially, it takes inspiration in order for you to get going.
    So, if you think you are up for a Wild West WordPress Theme for your website, then you better check these out.
    What is it?
    This theme creates an ambiance in your website that may take your…

  • Widely Used Drugs in the Old West

    Drugs

    During the 19th century, drugs such as cannabis, opium, cocaine, and heroin were widely acceptable and available in the Old West. Men, women and even children were prescribed these drugs which could easily be purchased over the counter. These narcotics were believed to be the cure for ailments like cancer, insomnia, depression, tuberculosis and many more. They, however, led to a lot of violence in the Old West. In this article, we focus on the history of some of the drugs in the Old West.
    Cannabis
    Unlike CBD oil, cannabis causes a high due to its high content in THC.
    Cannabis is one of the oldest drugs in the Old West that has been used by…

About The Old West History Net

The Old West History Net is a historical course that attracts a wide range of visitors including students, history enthusiasts, travelers, and wild west admirers.