James S. Packer

Profile picture for user James S. Packer

James S. Packer is a western history buff who grew up in Carlsbad, New Mexico. He has written for numerous magazines including American Heritage, Smithsonian, and Family Circle, and is the author of Saints, Sinners, and Christian History: The Contradictions of the Christian Past.

Articles by this Contributor

“It Don’t Hurt Much, Ma’am“ | February 1971
“Then how come they’re digging a grave behind the old corral, Luke?” Read >>

"Web only stories" by this contributor

© Copyright 1949-2021 American Heritage Publishing Co. All Rights Reserved. To license content, please contact licenses [at] americanheritage.com.

AMERICAN HERITAGE
Trusted Writing on History, Travel, Food and Culture Since 1949