Trevor Phipps
Author
For about 20 years, Trevor Phipps worked in the restaurant industry as a chef, bartender, and manager until he decided to make a career change. For the last several years, he has been a freelance journalist specializing in crime, sports, and history.
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Elfego Baca: Skilled Gunfighter and Brave Lawman
A lawman from an early age, this Hispanic American was never killed or even wounded in shootouts and protected the citizens of the early Southwest.
Horace Bell: Los Angeles Ranger and ‘Truthful Historian’
This newspaperman and author lived in Los Angeles in the early days of lawless California.
John Muir: Father of Our National Parks
We can thank John Muir for preserving America’s natural beauty for future generations.
Alice Hamilton: Doctor for Workers
Her research and studies in industrial hygiene brought about higher standards in workplace safety.
Harry Love: A Tough Lawman Who Fought Banditos
He led a group of California Rangers to put an end to the notorious Murrieta gang.
Anthony Rossi: Builder of a Fruit Juice Empire
This Italian immigrant turned the business of selling orange juice into the brand called Tropicana.
Stanley Meyer and His Water-Powered Dune Buggy
This inventor claimed he could power a vehicle using only water.
Irving Howbert: Successful Businessman and Railroad Investor
Colorado grew and prospered with the contributions of wealthy businessmen during the Gold Rush of the 1800s.
John Coffee ‘Jack’ Hays: Famous Texas Ranger
This land surveyor brought law and order to the new Republic of Texas.
John Cadbury: Chocolate Pioneer and Social Reformer
This chocolatier made the world a better place.
