Beyond the Bushwhackers
Beyond the Bushwhackers
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Beyond the Bushwhackers
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The podcast delves into American history, particularly the Old West, with episodes that explore figures like Tom Horn and themes such as frontier justice, cultural myths, and the nuances between law enforcement and outlaws, exemplified by discussions on the complexities of Horn's life and legacy.
The Earps, Wild Bill, and Tom Horn are among the ever growing list of cowboys, gunslingers, and ne’er-do-wells that Professor Matthew Hulbert covers with Jimmy and Lindsay on Beyond the Bushwhackers. Using the Civil War as its starting point, Matthew shows us how guerilla warfare during The War to End Slavery became the training ground for what we now know as The Wild West.
On this edition of Beyond the Bushwhackers on Road Gang Radio, hosts Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler welcome Dr. Matthew Hulbert, Elliott Associate Professor of History at Hampden-Sydney College and Series Editor of American Wars and Popular Culture at LSU Press.
Matthew brings his deep expertise in 19th-century America to uncover the origins of Boot Hill cemeteries and the colorful, often deadly, tales of guerrillas, gunfighters, and outlaws who shaped the mythology of the American frontier.
From the true stories behind legendary shootouts to how “Boot Hill” became an enduring symbol of the Wild West, this conversation explores how fact and folklore collide in America’s frontier memory.
Learn more about Matthew Hulbert and his work:
https://www.matthewchristopherhulbert.com/
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