1860 – Harriet Tubman arrives in Auburn, New York, on her last mission to free slaves, having evaded capture for eight years on the Underground Railroad
Coming February — Daughters of Daring: Hollywood Cowgirl Stunt Women
Discover the untold stories of the bold women who rode harder, roped faster, and stole the spotlight in early Hollywood. From the very first Western blockbuster, The Great Train Robbery (1903), cowboy heroes dominated the screen. But behind the scenes (and often in front of the camera), fearless cowgirls were shaping the genre.
Long before Barbara Stanwyck and Dale Evans inspired young women in the 1940s and ’50s, Hollywood was packed with leading cowgirls and real-life ranch women turned actresses and stunt performers. They performed every conceivable feat of horsemanship, at breakneck speed, firing guns, capturing outlaws, and doing their own stunts with grit, skill, and devotion. For many, the risks were real and the rewards, at last, were worthy of their daring.
Daughters of Daring tells the story of more than a dozen trick ropers, bronc busters, and bulldoggers who became stars, earning top billing above the cowboy and his horse in hundreds of films. Meet the trailblazers: Ruth Roland, Helen Gibson, Texas Guinan, Marin Sais, Anne Little, Marie Walcamp, Evelyn Selbie, and more. This is their story and it’s long overdue.
Preorder now and support Western heritage: 50% of all sales will benefit the Will Rogers Medallion Award and the Will Rogers Memorial Museum.
Available at Simon & Schuster, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, and Amazon.com.
This Day…
1932 – “The Mummy,” directed by Karl Freund and starring Boris Karloff, is released in the US as the first Mummy horror film
Meet “The Fifth Marx Brother”
If you love classic Hollywood and unforgettable comedy, Straight Lady: The Life and Times of Margaret Dumont, “The Fifth Marx Brother” deserves a place on your holiday reading list. Celebrated by The Wall Street Journal as “a prodigiously researched biography of the actress who played the stalwart victim of the Marx Brothers’ comedy of assault,” the book shines a spotlight on the woman whose impeccable timing made Marx Brothers mayhem legendary.
Even better, Straight Lady is one of the many titles you can choose in the Holiday Giveaway! Find the holiday-decorated cowgirl boots hidden on the site to register to win any two books of your choice from the catalog of Chris Enss books.
Enter now to play—and you might unwrap a winning read just in time for the holidays.
This Day…
1898 – Scientists Pierre and Marie Curie discover radium
Holiday Giveaway Time
Get into the spirit of the season with a little Wild West fun! Hidden somewhere on the site are holiday-decorated cowgirl boots—find them to register for a chance to win any TWO books of your choice from the Chris Enss catalog.
⭐ Featured title to win:
The Sharpshooter and the Showman: May Lillie, Pawnee Bill, and Their Wild West Show — recently praised by Montana Arts Magazine as “perfect for history lovers and Wild West enthusiasts.”
Whether you’re shopping for a history buff or treating yourself, this giveaway is a holiday win. 👢 Start hunting and enter here
Good luck—and happy trails this holiday season! 🎁📚
This Day…
Bring the Rogers home for the holidays! 🎄🤠
This season, celebrate the enduring spirit, faith, and frontier charm of two of America’s most beloved icons with Happy Trails: A Pictorial Celebration of the Life and Times of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. Filled with rare photographs and unforgettable moments, it’s the perfect holiday read—or gift—for anyone who loves classic Western legends and timeless values.
Holiday Giveaway!
We’re spreading a little extra cheer this year. Search the site for the holiday-decorated cowgirl boots. When you find them, you can register to win any two books of your choice from the Chris Enss book catalog.
Snuggle up, take a trip down memory lane, and let Roy Rogers and Dale Evans be part of your holiday tradition. Happy Trails and happy hunting! 🎁✨
This Day…
1874 – 1st reigning king to visit US is the King of Hawaii, received by President Grant
Cowboy True’s Christmas Adventure
Saddle up for some holiday fun with Cowboy True’s Christmas Adventure – a heartwarming Western tale perfect for the season! This festive story is just one of the many books in the Chris Enss catalog celebrating the grit, charm, and unforgettable characters of the American West.
While you’re exploring the site, keep your eyes peeled for the holiday-decorated cowgirl boots hidden within the pages. Find them, and you can register to win any two books of your choice from the full catalog of Chris Enss titles.
Start your Christmas adventure today and happy boot hunting! 🎄🤠📚
