March 25, 2026

Author Dan Hendrickson on the Real West

41 minutes

In this episode, Lisa Urbanski talks with Dan Hendrickson about Railroad Man, Legacy’s Son and the deeper history of railroad expansion, cultural conflict, and legacy in the American West.

This conversation helps you understand what was gained, what was lost, and why that story still matters now.

You’ll learn:

🚂 how railroads reshaped the frontier

⚔️ what tensions existed between tribes, cattlemen, and railroad leaders

❤️ how the novel explores love, trauma, and healing

📚 how Dan used family history to bring the story to life

🧠 why historical fiction can deepen your understanding of the past

🔥 what makes this book relevant today

Explore more from Dan Hendrickson:;
Website: https://danehendrickson.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DEHendrickson
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-hendrickson-1a5b102a/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danhendrickson551?lang=en
X: https://x.com/DanEHendrickso1

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