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The Santa Fe Trail, Following Becknell’s Footsteps – Introduction
Origins of the Santa Fe Trade History is not linear. It is like a spider’s web. Pull in one place, and another spot moves. Things can get complicated and tangled up. The origins of the Santa Fe Trail are one of those things. Sidebar Web of History Source: Original by Author After the Revolutionary War,…
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Bent’s Old Fort
Historical Context Throughout the long history of Europeans’ contact with native people, few interactions have gone well for the natives. It is essential to note those who bucked the trend and treated the indigenous people as equals. The Bent brothers, Charles and William, were two such people. Along with a partner Ceran St.Vrain, they built…
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Traveling to Historic Sites
Traveling can be done for a multitude of reasons. To idle away time with a book on a beach or to check out the new powder on the slopes. Some travel for the nightlife, others for the solitude of a hike. There are as many styles of traveling as there are travelers. Personally, I travel…
Examining historic locations, experiencing new cultures, and exploring scenic beauty
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