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Famous cowboys from the wild west era roamed the expansive western American lands on horseback. Some were outlaws, robbers and murderers. Some were entertainers that put on “wild west” shows. The lawmen chased and tried to catch the outlaws but the ironic thing was that some of the lawmen were outlaws in other states at the time.

Cowboys such as Jesse James committed twenty-one murders before being killed by a member of his own gang. Buffalo Bill was well-known for his “wild west” shows, showcasing shooting, parades and staged races. He traveled taking his shows about the American Wild West to Europe. Annie Oakley, known for traveling with Buffalo Bill was a famous cowgirl and was an excellent sharp shooter. Butch Cassidy was a famous robber and cowboy and member of the Wild Bunch Gang. He committed suicide when surrounded and trapped for capture. There were so many famous cowboys during this era and they all made a name for themselves that have carried on in history for years.

The American west was a time for exploration, expansion and a period of hard work and danger for all the cowboys. They spent most of their lives riding tall in the saddle and living off the land. All the people of the wild west era built the frontier and left lasting legacies.