Maybe it was seeing John Wayne's birthplace recently that got me to stay up last night watching "Red River" on TV. In this 40's movie, John Wayne plays a somewhat tarnished hero who leads the first cattle drive on the Chisholm Trail. We stopped at an interstate rest stop that commemorated the original Chisholm Trail. The movie is based on the novel, "The Chisholm Trail" which I read in high school. It is much easier to drive through this open country than it would have been to drive cattle while on horseback. You have got to respect these tough guys.
One of my all-time favorite sagas is "Lonesome Dove". Red River has a similar story but not a character as loveable as Gus. Still, "Red River", done in black and white, has strong appeal for lovers of cowboy lore. I enjoyed the movie and if you like healthful breakfasts, I would recommend Red River cereal as well. You can probably find it at your health food store.
Picture here was from a set at the Cowboy Heritage Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City.
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