Photos from The Wild West That Were Preserved Forever

Self Portrait of Timothy O'Sullivan

This is  Timothy O'Sullivan, the man behind many of the Wild West photos. He found his love for photography during his cross-continental expedition and became one of the most renowned war photographers of his time. 

Whirling Horse

Whirling Horse was another famous member of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. He would help reenact historical battles and perform Native dances for the audiences. He was a huge force in cooling the tensions between Native Americans and White expeditionsts. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.