Stagecoach robberies were a common occurrence in the Wild West, disrupting travel and commerce. The desolate landscapes provided ample opportunities for outlaws to ambush unsuspecting travelers. Protecting valuable cargo and passengers was a constant challenge for stagecoach companies. News of a robbery would spread quickly through towns, creating fear and uncertainty. The pursuit of the robbers often led to dramatic chases and confrontations. October 8, 1881, the “Sandy Bob” stage line...

Snow Yesterday. Light fall. Much blood in the air this afternoon. Ringo and Doc Holliday came nearly having it with pistols and Ben Maynard and Rickabaugh later tried to kick each other's lungs out. Bad time expected with the cowboy leader and D H. I passed both not knowing blood was up. One with hand on breast pocket and the other probably ready. Earps just beyond. Crowded streets and looked like another battle. Police vigilant for once and both disarmed. Brigham in from Arispe today....

I captured this photograph shortly after sunset during my last visit to Tombstone. The Longhorn Restaurant possesses a fascinating history. The Longhorn Restaurant On The Corner of 5th and Allen St. During the construction of the building, amidst heightened tensions between the Earp family and the Cowboys, assassins were concealed within a partially constructed building, ready to carry out an assassination attempt on Virgil Earp . Armed with double-barrel shotguns, Virgil exited the Oriental...