Denver’s Holladay Street was the most wicked street in the West in the 1870s and 1880s.
Author Archives: Chris Enss
Chris Enss is a New York Times Bestselling author who writes about women of the Old West.
Wild Women Of The West: Emma Wixom
Emma Wixom rose from the obscurity of a small Nevada mining town to win acclaim as Emma Nevada.
Wild Women Of The West: Irene McCready
Irene’s clientele included some important men – a California governor, a senator, and at least one judge.
Wild Women Of The West: Miss Heiser And The Long Branch Saloon
In Dodge City, Kansas, the important men made their headquarters at the Long Branch Saloon.
Books We Love: Lady Long Rider
The story of Ende’s remarkable journey is inspiring and filled with hope!
Wild Women Of The West: Mattie Silks
Mattie and Cortez had come to Dawson City figuring that the special merchandise Mattie offered was in far greater demand in the northern reaches than in Denver.
Ruth Roach
All-around cowgirl champion Ruth Roach had an unmistakable style in riding, roping, and dress.
Wild Women Of The West: Diamond-tooth Lil
The soiled dove with the heart of gold is a stock character in thousands of stories about the Old West, and Idaho had such a character.
Books We Love: Corky Tails
Cowgirls at home wanting something to read, look no further than this children’s book!
Books We Love: The Joy Of Junk
The Joy of Junk was written for those collecting enthusiasts looking for ways to display their distinctive finds.
Wild Women Of The West: How The West Was Worn
Women of the mid-1800s considered ornamental fineries like the handkerchief an easy piece of their wardrobe to part with.
Wild Women Of The West: Fashion Trendsetters
There were a number of well-known, fashion trendsetters in the Old West.
Wild Women Of The West: A Fashionable Encounter
Before heading west, pioneers consulted guidebooks for advice on suitable dress for the trip.
Books We Love: The White Horse
It’s easy to get completely absorbed in the wonder of photographer Mary McCartney’s latest book.
Books We Love: Junior Bonner
Rosebrook’s memoir is more than just a look into the difficult world of screenwriting and watching one’s work being made into a motion picture.