Photos from The Wild West That Were Preserved Forever

Native American Culture

The Wild West era would be nothing without Native Americans. For the folks who didn't massacre entire tribes, they were enriched with culture and knowledge of the land. Men and women alike showed willing cowboys their way of life, which included similar responsibilities. Women were trained in hunting, rising horses, skinning leather, and using weapons just as well as the men were. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.