A Promise Made; A Promise Kept

Last week I wrote about Lonesome Dove.  This week we’ll take a look at the inspiration for the book. In June 1866, former Texas Ranger Charles Goodnight and cattle rancher Oliver Loving went into partnership to drive cattle to western markets.  Settlers, soldiers stationed on forts and Navajos recently placed on reservations were all demanding ... Read more

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