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American West

The "Wild West", with all the wild characters that made up the myths and legends we read of today.

Stagecoach Mary Fields

Stagecoach Mary Fields was a pioneer of her times that allowed nothing to hold her back.

The Sundance Kid

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Cynthia Parker - Pioneer of the West

Here is a biographical sketch of Cynthia Parker, pioneer of the Old West.

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