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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.

Bonham Community

Fannin County, Texas Points of Interest The Fannin County Courthouse built by famed courthouse architect W.C. Dodson. Fannin County Museum: One Main Street 903-583-8042. Hours: September to March Tuesday through Saturday noon to 4. April to August...

Abilene Community

Taylor County, Texas Fort Phantom, Lytle, Kirby and Abilene When in Abilene, Here's 10 Things You Just Gotta Do! From an early frontier village to a restored historic theatre-from The Grace Museum to a sampling of western culture-Abilene offers an...

PX-Movies

This curated list of movies was created as a reference list for film fans looking for entertaining material on the American frontier. Hollywood, of course, isn't always obsessive with historical accuracy, so remember to do your own research...

PX-Hard to Find Books

Commissary Home Page | Movies Brazos Dreamer: The Story of Major Robert S. Neighbors Five Years a Cavalryman: Or Sketches of Regular Army Life on the Texas Frontier, 1866-1871 Fort Belknap Saga: Indians, Africans and Anglo-Americans on the Texas...

Comanche Nation

Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Comancheria The Comanche called themselves "The People." Others usually referred to them as their enemies, "Those who always fight us." A single generation of warriors at the...

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Michael Trevis

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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