America enters the days of the Wild West. As the country grows, lawlessness flourished.
Tensions between the North and South run high as plans for Reconstruction are underway.
The transcontinental railroad connects the country like never before, bringing thousands out West.
The American cowboy emerges as the beef industry booms in the Northern states.
The Lakota Nation fights to keep their land as settlers move into the American frontier.
Stan recounts the tale of Chief Joseph and his fight to protect the Nez Perce land from settlers.
Land disputes between cattle barons and settlers lead to range wars across the Western states.
Stan discusses the entrepreneurs who found great success while developing California.
Stan recounts the final days of legendary outlaws as the age of the Wild West comes to an end.
Tall tales, dime novels, stage shows and motion pictures immortalize the days of the Wild West.