A mustache on a woman isn’t as well received as on a cowboy. Eleanora Dumont’s reign as the Queen of Twenty-One came to an end when men began to make fun of her fading beauty. This love lesson was learned by one of the Old West’s most famous women gamblers. Love Lessons of the Old West: Wisdom from Wild Women is coming soon to bookstores everywhere. Stay tuned for news about the Love Lessons Learned giveaway package to find out how you can register to win. Visit www.chrisenss.com for more information. 
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1870-Hardscrabble rancher Andy McConnell caught his neighbor, John Shea, trespassing on his property near Abilene, Kansas. Words were spoken and Shea pulled his pistol and fired twice at McConnell. As he was thumbing back the hammer for a third try, McConnell calmly shouldered his rifle and shot Shea through the heart. McConnell turned himself in and was released on testimony of an eye witness.
Bat Masterson and the Bigamist
Don’t be afraid to go against the law to hold on to the man you love. Emma Walter married Bat Masterson long before her divorce to her first husband was finalized. You can’t let bigamy stand in the way of holding on to a man like Bat. This was a love lesson learned by Emma Walter. Love Lessons Learned from the Old West: Wisdom from Wild Women is coming soon to bookstores everywhere. Visit www.chrisenss.com for more information and to share your own love lessons. 
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1867-Four boisterous cowboys in Laramie, Wyoming decided to roust some immigrants from Illinois. The immigrants were not intimated though and a fearful brawl erupted. Deputy Marshal Big Steve Long commanded a halt to the proceedings which was ignored, or course. He then pulled both 44s and fired into the pugilists. Five of them were killed, three from Illinois and two of the cowboys.
Love & the Sundance Kid
When you’re the paramour of an outlaw your relationship is bound to have longevity problems. This was a love lesson learned by Etta Place. Love Lessons Learned by Women of the Old West coming soon to bookstores everywhere. Visit www.chrisenss.com for more information.
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Agnes’s Love Lesson
Nothing was more appealing to an Old West lawman than a damsel in distress. Hickok’s friends noted that once he spoke up for the Widow Lake at a city council meeting, “a look, a smile, or a kind word from her could win him.” This has been another Love Lesson Learned by Women of the Old West. Love Lessons Learned by Women of the Old West coming soon to bookstores everywhere. 
This Day…
1867-Four boisterous cowboys in Laramie, Wyoming decided to roust some immigrants from Illinois. The immigrants were not intimated though and a fearful brawl erupted. Deputy Marshal Steve Long commanded a halt to the proceedings which was ignored, of course. He then pulled both 44’s and fired into the pugilists. Five of them were killed, three from Illinois and two of the cowboys.
Calamity Love Lesson
Most men in the early days of the Old West lost interest in a woman who was skilled in the art of cursing. Some believed that St. Peter wouldn’t accept women who used profanity regularly. Too bad Calamity Jane didn’t know this love lesson. Love Lessons of the Old West coming soon to a book store near you. 
