Le Cowboy and the Root of High Noon: Cowboy Justice in the Frontier’s Moral Code
Cowboy justice, far more than a Hollywood trope, emerged as a vital expression of frontier lawlessness and moral pragmatism in 19th-century Texas. In a landscape where formal courts were distant and often ineffective, individuals relied on visible symbols—like the cowboy hat and bandana—to assert identity, credibility, and authority. These humble items were not mere fashion […]
