Ghost Cowboy

Journalism is an art form that is distinctly identifiable by era. Today's no-nonsense reporting style stands in contrast to the flowery, poetic accounts that were published in the 19th century.

Today's FamilyFirst site brings back that unique style, as it quotes actual newspaper accounts. It's called Ghost Cowboy.

This was a time when living in the west meant taking a risk of being assaulted by Indians. The native Americans were certainly justified in trying to defend their land and remove the settlers who were desecrating their way of life. But their cruel attacks will still make you squirm when you read these journalistic accounts.

You will also read about the ups and downs of gamblers, cowboys, outlaws, and working stiffs.

The account about Frank Phiscator is a compelling one. A poor man who ventured up to Alaska during the Klondike gold rush, he struck it rich. He dug out $120,000 worth of gold (that would be several million in today's dollars), then sold his claim to an English syndicate for a cool million dollars.

A few years later, his fortune squandered in saloons, a depressed Frank Phiscator took his own life.

You'll be moved by these accounts that were penned during a time of western expansion. I think you'll enjoy it.

http://www.ghostcowboy.com/

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