Michael has a BA in History & American Studies and an MSc in American History from the University of Edinburgh. He comes from a proud military family and has spent most of his career as an educator in the Middle East and Asia. His passion is travel, and he seizes any opportunity to share his experiences in the most immersive way possible, whether at sea or on the land.
If as an adult you struggle with your soldier being deployed, try to imagine for a moment how your children feel about this confusing and stressful time. Or perhaps you were a military child yourself and you understand the angst that goes along with...
The homecoming of your soldier is one of the most anticipated events you can imagine. It is more exciting than waiting for Christmas morning as a child. It can also be filled with a little apprehension as you wonder what it will be like to see him...
Sometimes the act of asking for help can be more difficult than just doing the task yourself. Military families are not strangers to adjusting family roles and taking on extra responsibilities, especially during times of deployment. Asking for help...
Topics (click on a topic to jump to that section). Buffalo Soldiers and Indian Hot Springs | Byrne, Killing of General J.J. | Crow Springs | Fort Quitman, C.S.A. | Replica of Fort Quitman | Fransal, August | Hudspeth County | Hudspeth County...
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Waterman L. Ormsby's account of the 1858 run of the Butterfield Overland Mail from his book, The Butterfield Overland Mail.
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Waterman L. Ormsby's account of the 1858 run of the Butterfield Overland Mail from his book, The Butterfield Overland Mail.
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Waterman L. Ormsby's account of the 1858 run of the Butterfield Overland Mail from his book, The Butterfield Overland Mail.
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The below story is from the book, On the Border With Mackenzie, by Captain R.G. Carter. These selected excerpts offer some fabulous insight into life at this period in American history. Boston, MA to Columbus, TX Columbus, TX to San Antonio, TX via...
Michael has a BA in History & American Studies and an MSc in American History from the University of Edinburgh. He comes from a proud military family and has spent most of his career as an educator in the Middle East and Asia. His passion is...
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