Captain Ezekiel Merritt: Defender of Settlements in Northern New Mexico – Old West History

Captain Ezekiel Merritt: Defender of Settlements in Northern New MexicoHistorical ContextThe period between 1870 and 1890, often referred to as the Range Wars, was marked by intense conflicts over land…

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The Role of Apache Oral Histories: Preserving the Legacy of the Apache Wars – Old West History

The Role of Apache Oral Histories: Preserving the Legacy of the Apache Wars in the Old WestThe Apache Wars, a series of armed conflicts between the Apache tribes and the…

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Irene S. Burns: Schoolteacher and Educational Pioneer in Arizona – Old West History

Historical ContextThe period from 1870 to 1890 was marked by significant developments in the American West, especially in Arizona. Coined the Range Wars, this era saw conflicts over land usage…

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