Category Archives: History of the Southwest

Review of Paul Andrew Hutton’s “The Apache Wars”: Historical Origins of Cormac McCarthy’s “Blood Meridian” (1986)

Posted on April 27, 2026 by williamjcobb

Hutton’s The Apache Wars, a nonfiction work, provides great context and understanding to this era, and reinforces the visions of Cormac McCarthy.  Continue reading →

Posted in Cormac McCarthy novels, History of the Southwest, Native American History, The West | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Review of Jim DeFelice’s “West Like Lightning: The Brief, Legendary Ride of the Pony Express” (2018)

Posted on April 9, 2026 by williamjcobb

“One of the keystones of the Pony Express was its sheer speed: They could get mail from St. Joseph, Missouri to San Francisco, California in 10 days.” Continue reading →

Posted in History of the Southwest, Old West History, The Pony Express | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

On Pekka Hamalainen’s “Indigenous Continent”: Finnish Historian’s View of Native American History

Posted on March 27, 2026 by williamjcobb

“Hamalainen’s Indigenous Continent is an impressive book, long and detailed.” Continue reading →

Posted in History of the Southwest, Native American History, The West | Tagged , , | Leave a comment