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Saddlebag Dispatches-December 2024

by Casey W. Cowan

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A Western periodical centered on the California Gold Rush

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A Western periodical centered on the California Gold Rush

The December 2024 issue of Saddlebag Dispatches combines Gold Rush-era history with Western fiction. Its nonfiction lineup ranges across Cherokee wagon trains in the goldfields, gambler Eleanor Dumont, entrepreneur Mary Ellen Pleasant, Zorro’s historical background, and Hollywood’s treatment of the era. A recurring frontier-drinks column adds another historical angle. Fiction appears in a selection of short stories by five authors, alongside the second installment of “Second Anniversary,” a three-part Western time-travel serial by Reavis Z. Wortham. The issue’s structure moves between historical subjects, cultural touchstones, and invented Western adventures rather than focusing on a single narrative.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Western readers who enjoy both short fiction and historical features
  • Readers interested in the California Gold Rush and its figures
  • Fans following serialized Western time-travel fiction

Themes

California Gold RushWestern historyFrontier cultureShort fictionTime travel

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Book overview

Saddle up for an extraordinary ride into the heart of the California Gold Rush with the latest issue of Saddlebag Dispatches! Journey back to the rugged days of gold seekers and dream chasers, where fortunes were made, lives were lost, and legends were born. Unearth captivating stories of Cherokee wagon trains braving the goldfields, the daring exploits of gambler Eleanor Dumont, and the inspiring legacy of Mary Ellen Pleasant, America's first Black woman millionaire. Discover the real story behind Zorro with Anthony Wood, and explore Hollywood's glittering take on the Gold Rush era with Terry Alexander. Don't miss Sherry Monahan's Lively Libations column, serving up the flavors of the frontier, and our 2024 Longhorn Prize-winning tale, Bob Armstrong's "Clay Allison's Girl," a fantastic read you won't soon forget.

 

For fiction fans, our short story selection this issue features works by five exceptional authors, including Thom Brucie, Will Ames, and Don Money. And don't forget to dive into "Second Anniversary, " Part 2 of New York Times Bestselling Author Reavis Z. Wortham's thrilling three-part Western time-travel serial, sure to keep you turning pages.

 

So, pour yourself a steaming cup from the camp pot, settle in by the fire, and experience the very best in Western storytelling with this milestone issue!

 

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