The Sustenance of the Saddle: How Beef Jerky and Trail Staples Fueled the American Old West
The popular image of the American cowboy is one of rugged independence, defined by high-noon duels, sweeping vistas, and the quiet dignity of the lone ranger. However, historical reality paints a much more grueling picture. For the men who drove cattle across the vast, unforgiving frontiers of the 19th century, the greatest adversary was rarely […]

