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Jim Bridger and the Fur Trade (Part 3)
Most of the rest of Jim Bridger's life was spent guiding ungrateful army troops. However, he always respected Colonel Carrington, who relied heavily on him. He also had an unfortunate scrape with Brigham Young and the Mormons. He guided and advised emigrants on the Oregon Trail.
mormons • brigham young • sir george gore • colonel carrington • bighorn mountains
Most of the rest of Jim Bridger's life was spent guiding ungrateful army troops. However, he always respected Colonel Carrington, who relied heavily on him. He also had an unfortunate scrape with Brigham Young and the Mormons. He guided and advised emigrants on the Oregon Trail.
mormons • brigham young • sir george gore • colonel carrington • bighorn mountains
Jim Bridger - Mountain Man, Guide, and Explorer
Jim Bridger is credited with establishing the Oregon Trail, being one of the first Caucasians to explore Yellowstone, and for charting the trail to Montana's gold fields.
jim bridger • fort bridger • gold • oregon trail • grenville dodge
Jim Bridger is credited with establishing the Oregon Trail, being one of the first Caucasians to explore Yellowstone, and for charting the trail to Montana's gold fields.
jim bridger • fort bridger • gold • oregon trail • grenville dodge
Jim Bridger and the Fur Trade (Part 2)
After 1840, the demand for beaver pelts was drastically reduced. That was because the silly fashion that had demanded it (top hats), had changed to silk. Now what was Jim Bridger to do with his time?
fort laramie • fort bridger • sioux • snake river • marcus whitman
After 1840, the demand for beaver pelts was drastically reduced. That was because the silly fashion that had demanded it (top hats), had changed to silk. Now what was Jim Bridger to do with his time?
fort laramie • fort bridger • sioux • snake river • marcus whitman
Jim Bridger, part 1
At age 18, Jim Bridger joins Gen. William Ashley's fur-trapping expedition to the headwaters of the Missouri. Later he takes a bull-boad down the Bear River and discovers the Great Salt Lake in Utah. He becomes a partner of the Rocky Mountain Fur Company.
bridger • sublette • fitzpatrick • fraeb • gervais
At age 18, Jim Bridger joins Gen. William Ashley's fur-trapping expedition to the headwaters of the Missouri. Later he takes a bull-boad down the Bear River and discovers the Great Salt Lake in Utah. He becomes a partner of the Rocky Mountain Fur Company.
bridger • sublette • fitzpatrick • fraeb • gervais
Jim Bridger and the Fur Trade (Part 1)
Jim Bridger was one of the most famous mountain men of the American frontier. He blazed new trails and made friends with the Indians. The first part of his life was spent trapping and trading.
jim bridger • tom fitzpatrick • sublette • st. louis • blacksmith
Jim Bridger was one of the most famous mountain men of the American frontier. He blazed new trails and made friends with the Indians. The first part of his life was spent trapping and trading.
jim bridger • tom fitzpatrick • sublette • st. louis • blacksmith
Jim Bridger, part 2
Fort Bridger becomes an important stopping place on the Oregon Trail until the Mormons run him out. The Mormons destroy the fort but the Army takes it over and rebuilds it. It is finally abanded by the Army in 1890. Bridger retires from the fur trade and settles on a farm in Missouri until his death in 1881.
bridger • oregon • green river • uintah mountains • mormons
Fort Bridger becomes an important stopping place on the Oregon Trail until the Mormons run him out. The Mormons destroy the fort but the Army takes it over and rebuilds it. It is finally abanded by the Army in 1890. Bridger retires from the fur trade and settles on a farm in Missouri until his death in 1881.
bridger • oregon • green river • uintah mountains • mormons
JOE MEEK BECOMES A MOUNTAIN MAN
Joe Meek was a very young man when he left his Virginia home for the west. In St. Louis he saw many wonderful sites but what caught his eye most were the mountain men. After sighing on with Bill Sublette's fur company Joe learned just what kind of a man it took to become a mountain man.
joe • meek • sublette • st. louis • cumberland
Joe Meek was a very young man when he left his Virginia home for the west. In St. Louis he saw many wonderful sites but what caught his eye most were the mountain men. After sighing on with Bill Sublette's fur company Joe learned just what kind of a man it took to become a mountain man.
joe • meek • sublette • st. louis • cumberland
The Sagers Go West, part 9
Captain Shaw leads the wagon train over the treacherous Blue Mountains. After traveling another some three hundred miles they arrive at the Whitman Mission. Mrs. Whitman agrees to take the girls in but refuses the boys until Dr. Whitman declares that he wants them.
sager • whitman • shaw • mission • oregon
Captain Shaw leads the wagon train over the treacherous Blue Mountains. After traveling another some three hundred miles they arrive at the Whitman Mission. Mrs. Whitman agrees to take the girls in but refuses the boys until Dr. Whitman declares that he wants them.
sager • whitman • shaw • mission • oregon
Jean Baptiste Charbonneau
Jean Baptiste Charbonneau was just a baby when he went with the famous Lewis and Clrk Expedition to the Pacific. Later, he becamea trapper, scout, and mountain man.
lewis and clark expedition • sacagawea • meriwether lewis • william clark • toussaint chabonneau
Jean Baptiste Charbonneau was just a baby when he went with the famous Lewis and Clrk Expedition to the Pacific. Later, he becamea trapper, scout, and mountain man.
lewis and clark expedition • sacagawea • meriwether lewis • william clark • toussaint chabonneau
The Pony Express Idea
William H. Russell decides to start a Pony Express mail and telegram service.
pony express • william h. russell • oregon trail • california trail • sacramento
William H. Russell decides to start a Pony Express mail and telegram service.
pony express • william h. russell • oregon trail • california trail • sacramento
JIM BECKWOURTH: An African American Becomes Chief of the Crow Indians
Jim Beckwourth, a young mulatto from Virginia, arrives in St. Louis and goes west as a fur trapper and mountain man. Due to a tall tail told by another man Beckwourth becomes a member of the Crow Indian nation.
beckwourth • jim • mulatto • mountain • man
Jim Beckwourth, a young mulatto from Virginia, arrives in St. Louis and goes west as a fur trapper and mountain man. Due to a tall tail told by another man Beckwourth becomes a member of the Crow Indian nation.
beckwourth • jim • mulatto • mountain • man
The Bozeman Trail
The Bozeman Trail was blazed as a fast way to get to the gold mines in Western Montana. Read about the hardships John Bozeman endured while trying to establish the route.
john bozeman • bozeman • montana • fort hall • jim bridger
The Bozeman Trail was blazed as a fast way to get to the gold mines in Western Montana. Read about the hardships John Bozeman endured while trying to establish the route.
john bozeman • bozeman • montana • fort hall • jim bridger
The Sagers Go West, part 12
Dr. Whitman has his grist mill running until the Indian Chief Tomahas becomes angry because he can not have his grain milled first and stuffs the hopper with sticks. Elizabeth Sager goes fishing and an Indian boy takes her fish away from her. A half-breed, Tom Hill, makes the boy return the fish. Hill, an educated and English-speaking Indian begins to cause unrest among the Cayuse. Though the Indians seem peaceful, Tomahas is heard saying that the Indians want the whites to leave.
sager • whitman • walla walla • mission • oregon
Dr. Whitman has his grist mill running until the Indian Chief Tomahas becomes angry because he can not have his grain milled first and stuffs the hopper with sticks. Elizabeth Sager goes fishing and an Indian boy takes her fish away from her. A half-breed, Tom Hill, makes the boy return the fish. Hill, an educated and English-speaking Indian begins to cause unrest among the Cayuse. Though the Indians seem peaceful, Tomahas is heard saying that the Indians want the whites to leave.
sager • whitman • walla walla • mission • oregon
The Sagers Go West, part 15
The measles continues to plague both whites and Indians. The whites are recovering but the Indians are dying at the rate of five or six a day, both children and adults. Nearly half of the tribe was now gone. The Indians begin plotting Dr. Whitmans’ death. Soon the attack begins.
sager • whitman • bridger • meek • oregon
The measles continues to plague both whites and Indians. The whites are recovering but the Indians are dying at the rate of five or six a day, both children and adults. Nearly half of the tribe was now gone. The Indians begin plotting Dr. Whitmans’ death. Soon the attack begins.
sager • whitman • bridger • meek • oregon
The Sagers Go West, part 16
The Whitman Mission is attack by Indians. The Whitmans are killed as well as the two Sager boys. Many white children and adults are held captive on the mission grounds for a month. Both Louise Sager and Helen Mar Meek die due to measles.
sager • whitman • bridger • meek • tamsucky
The Whitman Mission is attack by Indians. The Whitmans are killed as well as the two Sager boys. Many white children and adults are held captive on the mission grounds for a month. Both Louise Sager and Helen Mar Meek die due to measles.
sager • whitman • bridger • meek • tamsucky
The Sagers Go West, part 5
Naomi Sager develops the same coughing illness that killed her husband. Food is running short until they reach Fort Bridger where fish are caught and smoked. Following the trail along the Snake River after leaving Fort Hall, Naomi becomes to weak to nurse her baby.
naomi sager • fort bridger • fort hall • idaho • snake river
Naomi Sager develops the same coughing illness that killed her husband. Food is running short until they reach Fort Bridger where fish are caught and smoked. Following the trail along the Snake River after leaving Fort Hall, Naomi becomes to weak to nurse her baby.
naomi sager • fort bridger • fort hall • idaho • snake river
The Sagers Go West, part 8
Captain Shaw leads the wagon train over the treacherous Blue Mountains. After traveling another some three hundred miles they arrive at the Whitman Mission. Mrs. Whitman agrees to take the girls in but refuses the boys until Dr. Whitman declares that he wants them.
sager • whitman • shaw • mission • oregon
Captain Shaw leads the wagon train over the treacherous Blue Mountains. After traveling another some three hundred miles they arrive at the Whitman Mission. Mrs. Whitman agrees to take the girls in but refuses the boys until Dr. Whitman declares that he wants them.
sager • whitman • shaw • mission • oregon
Mountain Man Rendezvous, 1832
The Mountain Man rendezvous of 1832 was held at Pierre's Hole. Hundreds of mountain men, trappers, Indians and fur company traders met to sell furs or trade for supplies.
1832 mountain man rendezvous • fur trappers • fur-trading companies • pierre’s hole • the largest rendezvous
The Mountain Man rendezvous of 1832 was held at Pierre's Hole. Hundreds of mountain men, trappers, Indians and fur company traders met to sell furs or trade for supplies.
1832 mountain man rendezvous • fur trappers • fur-trading companies • pierre’s hole • the largest rendezvous
Pony Express on the Oregon Trail
Pony Express rider Billy Hamilton waits in Sacramento, California to start his run when the rider from San Francisco comes in.
pony express • pony express rider billy hamilton • sacramento and san francisco • california • johnny fry
Pony Express rider Billy Hamilton waits in Sacramento, California to start his run when the rider from San Francisco comes in.
pony express • pony express rider billy hamilton • sacramento and san francisco • california • johnny fry
Wonderous Times on the Frontier Book Review
This Historian writes from the perspective of the miner, cowboy, the farmer, saloon owner, prostitutes, and anyone else that spent time in the west during its expansion.
wonderous times on the frontier • historian dee brown • boone crockett jim bridger kit carson first to tra • mark twain wrote tall tales • horace greeley reporter at denver
This Historian writes from the perspective of the miner, cowboy, the farmer, saloon owner, prostitutes, and anyone else that spent time in the west during its expansion.
wonderous times on the frontier • historian dee brown • boone crockett jim bridger kit carson first to tra • mark twain wrote tall tales • horace greeley reporter at denver
AN OPEN LETTER: December 1818
This is an open letter from Back East Settlements (B. E. Settlements) to Great American Plains (G. A. Plains), dated December 1818. This letter concerns the births, 1800-1818, of several men whose later lives had major effects on the development of the Great American Plains.
john brown • william mcguffey • jim bridger • john deere • kit carson
This is an open letter from Back East Settlements (B. E. Settlements) to Great American Plains (G. A. Plains), dated December 1818. This letter concerns the births, 1800-1818, of several men whose later lives had major effects on the development of the Great American Plains.
john brown • william mcguffey • jim bridger • john deere • kit carson
Narcissa Prentiss Whitman, part 8
The Whitmans and the Spaldings, along with the fur company, reach Fort Laramie. Here the women are able to wash clothing for the first time since leaving Missouri and all are delighted to enjoy a brief respite from travel and a semblance of civilization.
whitman • narcissa • marcus • spalding • henry
The Whitmans and the Spaldings, along with the fur company, reach Fort Laramie. Here the women are able to wash clothing for the first time since leaving Missouri and all are delighted to enjoy a brief respite from travel and a semblance of civilization.
whitman • narcissa • marcus • spalding • henry
The Sagers Go West, part 17
The Indians hold the white prisoners captive on the Whitman Mission grounds for some thirty days until they are ransomed by Peter Skene Ogden of the Hudson’s Bay Company.
sager • whitman • bridger • meek • tamsucky
The Indians hold the white prisoners captive on the Whitman Mission grounds for some thirty days until they are ransomed by Peter Skene Ogden of the Hudson’s Bay Company.
sager • whitman • bridger • meek • tamsucky
Granville Stuart, Montana Cattle Baron (Part 1)
Granville Stuart became one of the largest cattlemen in Montana and founder of Stuart Black Angus. However, before he became a landowner, he started out his career in the west as a gold miner and horse trader. Read about his humble beginnings.
granville stuart • james stuart • montana • beaverhead valley • deer lodge
Granville Stuart became one of the largest cattlemen in Montana and founder of Stuart Black Angus. However, before he became a landowner, he started out his career in the west as a gold miner and horse trader. Read about his humble beginnings.
granville stuart • james stuart • montana • beaverhead valley • deer lodge
Hugh Glass, Mountain Man (Part 1)
Hugh Glass is mostly known as the mountain man who survived an attack by a bear. Even when others didn't know him personally, they knew him for that fact. But what about his life before and after that event. Much is still unknown, but some details are available to paint a complete picture of the brave mountain man.
hugh glass • arikara • pawnee • andrew henry • mandan
Hugh Glass is mostly known as the mountain man who survived an attack by a bear. Even when others didn't know him personally, they knew him for that fact. But what about his life before and after that event. Much is still unknown, but some details are available to paint a complete picture of the brave mountain man.
hugh glass • arikara • pawnee • andrew henry • mandan
Great Hikes with Dogs in Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman is a dog friendly town that has amazing access to trails and leash free areas within no more than a 10-20 minute drive.
hiking in bozeman • hiking with dogs • great hikes near bozeman • bozeman hikes • dogs in bozeman
Bozeman is a dog friendly town that has amazing access to trails and leash free areas within no more than a 10-20 minute drive.
hiking in bozeman • hiking with dogs • great hikes near bozeman • bozeman hikes • dogs in bozeman
Buffalo Bill (Part 1)
William F. Cody, otherwise known as Buffalo Bill, led a long and colorful life. He was just eleven years old when he left home on his first adventure with a wagon train. He learned horsemanship and tracking and some became an expert hunter and scout.
buffalo bill • william f. cody • pony express • george chrisman • north platte
William F. Cody, otherwise known as Buffalo Bill, led a long and colorful life. He was just eleven years old when he left home on his first adventure with a wagon train. He learned horsemanship and tracking and some became an expert hunter and scout.
buffalo bill • william f. cody • pony express • george chrisman • north platte
Camping Trips 2000: Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park in northwestern Wyoming is one of America's most beautiful parks. Located just south of Yellowstone, however, its beauty is at times overlooked. The park has a lot to offer with its majestic mountains and glacerial lakes. It's environs teem with a variety of wildlife. It is a fantastic place to go camping!
camping • campgrounds • wyoming • outdoors • outdoor recreation
Grand Teton National Park in northwestern Wyoming is one of America's most beautiful parks. Located just south of Yellowstone, however, its beauty is at times overlooked. The park has a lot to offer with its majestic mountains and glacerial lakes. It's environs teem with a variety of wildlife. It is a fantastic place to go camping!
camping • campgrounds • wyoming • outdoors • outdoor recreation
The Donner Party
Almost everyone who has studied American history has heard of the ill-fated Donner party. Leaving too late in the season, plus following bad advice, left them stuck high in the Sierras, inadequately prepared to go over the pass or to wait out the winter by the Truckee (now Donner) Lake.
george donner • donner family • cannibalism
Almost everyone who has studied American history has heard of the ill-fated Donner party. Leaving too late in the season, plus following bad advice, left them stuck high in the Sierras, inadequately prepared to go over the pass or to wait out the winter by the Truckee (now Donner) Lake.
george donner • donner family • cannibalism
The Whitman Massacre
In the early 19th century, the missionaries were the first white men to settle in the Pacific Northwest. They came to Christianize the Indians. The mission set up by Dr. Marcus Whitman, was one of the first. Unfortunately, an Indian uprising ended its short life.
marcus whitman • narcissa whitman • cayuse • peu-peu-mox-mox • walla walla
In the early 19th century, the missionaries were the first white men to settle in the Pacific Northwest. They came to Christianize the Indians. The mission set up by Dr. Marcus Whitman, was one of the first. Unfortunately, an Indian uprising ended its short life.
marcus whitman • narcissa whitman • cayuse • peu-peu-mox-mox • walla walla
Thomas "Broken Hand" Fitzpatrick
Broken Hand Fitzpatrick was one of the most skilled and respected mountain men of the Old West. It is amazing he is not one of the best known. His courage, endurance, and just plain smarts stood the test of time. When he died, it was in a city, from a white man's disease.
thomas fitzpatrick • broken hand • wind river • william ashley • jedidiah smith
Broken Hand Fitzpatrick was one of the most skilled and respected mountain men of the Old West. It is amazing he is not one of the best known. His courage, endurance, and just plain smarts stood the test of time. When he died, it was in a city, from a white man's disease.
thomas fitzpatrick • broken hand • wind river • william ashley • jedidiah smith
Wyatt Earp
Wyatt Earp is probably the best known of the old west lawmen. Maybe it's because of his funny name or his famous encounter with the Clanton brothers at the O.K. Corral. But Wyatt Earp still lives on in legend as one of the toughest old-time sheriffs of the West.
wyatt earp • virgil earp • morgan earp • warren earp • doc holliday
Wyatt Earp is probably the best known of the old west lawmen. Maybe it's because of his funny name or his famous encounter with the Clanton brothers at the O.K. Corral. But Wyatt Earp still lives on in legend as one of the toughest old-time sheriffs of the West.
wyatt earp • virgil earp • morgan earp • warren earp • doc holliday
Autumn Is Beautiful for Jackson Hole Visit
Fall visitors to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks in Wyoming can expect lower-than-summer prices, beautiful foliage, wildlife, hiking, biking and float trips.
jackson hole mountain resort • teton village activities • wyoming outdoors • yellowstone park • grand teton national park
Fall visitors to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks in Wyoming can expect lower-than-summer prices, beautiful foliage, wildlife, hiking, biking and float trips.
jackson hole mountain resort • teton village activities • wyoming outdoors • yellowstone park • grand teton national park
TALES...COWBOYS, JUDAISM, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT
Part III of a "COWBOYS, JUDAISM, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT" interview series with Wally Chavez of Trinity Fellowship Church in Plainview
texas culture • texas religion • walk for youth • wally chavez • trinity fellowship church
Part III of a "COWBOYS, JUDAISM, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT" interview series with Wally Chavez of Trinity Fellowship Church in Plainview
texas culture • texas religion • walk for youth • wally chavez • trinity fellowship church
Flying A Guest Ranch Near Pinedale, Wyoming
Blending adventure and relaxation, the Flying A Ranch gives guests a feeling of satisfaction, while providing gourmet meals and service in a magnificent mountain setting.
flying a ranch wyoming • guest ranch wyoming • lodging near jackson wy • pinedale lodging • horseback riding wyoming
Blending adventure and relaxation, the Flying A Ranch gives guests a feeling of satisfaction, while providing gourmet meals and service in a magnificent mountain setting.
flying a ranch wyoming • guest ranch wyoming • lodging near jackson wy • pinedale lodging • horseback riding wyoming
Special Days in History - July 17th Anniversaries
Birthday, anniversary, special Occasion? Discover who was born on this day and what momentous occasions also took place on this day in history.
notable births deaths and events that happened on • assassination of the russian royal family • first performance of handel's water music • potsdam conference convened following cessation of • first flight of the spirit stealth bomber
Birthday, anniversary, special Occasion? Discover who was born on this day and what momentous occasions also took place on this day in history.
notable births deaths and events that happened on • assassination of the russian royal family • first performance of handel's water music • potsdam conference convened following cessation of • first flight of the spirit stealth bomber
Tragic History of Ill Fated 1846 Donner Party
The Donner brothers' California-bound wagon train became snow-bound and members faced starvation. Survivors were tainted by having resorted to cannibalism to stay alive.
ill fated donner party • 1846 donner wagon train tragedy • snow bound wagon train • donner party cannibalism • donners chose less-known route
The Donner brothers' California-bound wagon train became snow-bound and members faced starvation. Survivors were tainted by having resorted to cannibalism to stay alive.
ill fated donner party • 1846 donner wagon train tragedy • snow bound wagon train • donner party cannibalism • donners chose less-known route
The Battle at Beecher’s Island, 1868, part 1
Major George Alexander Forsyth of the Ninth Cavalry and aides-de-camps, in 1868, to General Sheridan is authorized to raise a company of scouts from Forts Harker and Hayes, Kansas for a campaign against some Cheyenne, who had been raiding and killing across Kansas. Forsyth’s second in command is Lieutenant Frederick H. Beecher of the Third Infantry, a nephew of the famed Henry Ward Beecher.
george alexander forsyth • frederick h. beecher • cavalry • sheridan • harker
Major George Alexander Forsyth of the Ninth Cavalry and aides-de-camps, in 1868, to General Sheridan is authorized to raise a company of scouts from Forts Harker and Hayes, Kansas for a campaign against some Cheyenne, who had been raiding and killing across Kansas. Forsyth’s second in command is Lieutenant Frederick H. Beecher of the Third Infantry, a nephew of the famed Henry Ward Beecher.
george alexander forsyth • frederick h. beecher • cavalry • sheridan • harker
The Battle at Beecher’s Island, 1868, part 3
Cheyenne Chief Roman Nose, in spite of a taboo he has broken, leads his warriors against Major George Alexander Forsyth’s men who are presenting a defense on what will later be called Beecher’s Island.
major george alexander forsyth • roman nose • frederick h. beecher • cavalry • cheyennes
Cheyenne Chief Roman Nose, in spite of a taboo he has broken, leads his warriors against Major George Alexander Forsyth’s men who are presenting a defense on what will later be called Beecher’s Island.
major george alexander forsyth • roman nose • frederick h. beecher • cavalry • cheyennes
Great Breakfast Restaurants in Bozeman, MT
Bozeman has a handful of great places to eat, some offering only offer a breakfast and lunch. Find the first meal of the day at one of these terrific places.
bozeman • montana • mt • breakfast restaurants • breakfast in bozeman
Bozeman has a handful of great places to eat, some offering only offer a breakfast and lunch. Find the first meal of the day at one of these terrific places.
bozeman • montana • mt • breakfast restaurants • breakfast in bozeman
Let's Celebrate March
Discover all the wonderful things you can do in the month of March.
march • holidays • st patrick's day • kids crafts • dr suess
Discover all the wonderful things you can do in the month of March.
march • holidays • st patrick's day • kids crafts • dr suess
Pet Friendly Lodging Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park is a family friendly destination in western Wyoming. Pet friendly cabins offer lodging to people who travel with a pet dog or cat.
grand teton national park • pet friendly hotels • travel with pets • rocky mountains • yellowstone park
Grand Teton National Park is a family friendly destination in western Wyoming. Pet friendly cabins offer lodging to people who travel with a pet dog or cat.
grand teton national park • pet friendly hotels • travel with pets • rocky mountains • yellowstone park
Calamity Jane: Heroine of the Plains
"Calamity Jane" played many roles in life, from nurse to soldier, and mother to marksman. She accomplished many things in her life and has many claims to fame. In this short biography of her life, you read about this outstanding woman of the West.
calamity jane • west • guns • marksman • horses
"Calamity Jane" played many roles in life, from nurse to soldier, and mother to marksman. She accomplished many things in her life and has many claims to fame. In this short biography of her life, you read about this outstanding woman of the West.
calamity jane • west • guns • marksman • horses
Cheyenne Uprising
In July of 1868, the Cheyenne gathered at Fort Larned, Kansas to receive annuities as directed by the Medicine Lodge Treaty. A part of those annuities were guns and ammunition for hunting because some Cheyenne had gone on a raid Superintendent Murphy decided not to give these Indians the arms. He later relented but it was too late. An Indian War was already in progress.
cheyenne • war • larned • kansas • fort
In July of 1868, the Cheyenne gathered at Fort Larned, Kansas to receive annuities as directed by the Medicine Lodge Treaty. A part of those annuities were guns and ammunition for hunting because some Cheyenne had gone on a raid Superintendent Murphy decided not to give these Indians the arms. He later relented but it was too late. An Indian War was already in progress.
cheyenne • war • larned • kansas • fort
Front Step Philosophers
Here's an idea to reach kids. It might take time to get it working, but I loved the variation when I was a kid.
summer • activity • christian • music • rock
Here's an idea to reach kids. It might take time to get it working, but I loved the variation when I was a kid.
summer • activity • christian • music • rock
Historical July, part 2
Although the American Independents Day is the primary event celebrated in July many other historical events also occurred in July such as the Donner Party deciding to split off from their main group and the Whitman-Spalding party of missionaries reaching Independents Rock.
july • independents • fireworks • america • united states
Although the American Independents Day is the primary event celebrated in July many other historical events also occurred in July such as the Donner Party deciding to split off from their main group and the Whitman-Spalding party of missionaries reaching Independents Rock.
july • independents • fireworks • america • united states
Hugh Glass, Mountain Man (Part 2)
Hugh Glass is mostly known as the mountain man who survived an attack by a bear. Even when others didn't know him personally, they knew him for that fact. But what about his life before and after that event. Much is still unknown, but some details are available to paint a complete picture of the brave mountain man.
hugh glass • grizzly bear • arikara • pawnee • fur trade
Hugh Glass is mostly known as the mountain man who survived an attack by a bear. Even when others didn't know him personally, they knew him for that fact. But what about his life before and after that event. Much is still unknown, but some details are available to paint a complete picture of the brave mountain man.
hugh glass • grizzly bear • arikara • pawnee • fur trade
Paria Canyon 411
As per a reader's request, this is a compilation of places to stay and things to do in the Paria area wilderness. Rules and regs and camping~the stuff you need to know when canyoneering or hiking in the area!
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As per a reader's request, this is a compilation of places to stay and things to do in the Paria area wilderness. Rules and regs and camping~the stuff you need to know when canyoneering or hiking in the area!
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The Battle at Beecher’s Island, 1868, part 2
The Indians begin to attack Major George Alexander Forsyth and his men. There is only one route of escape open to them but Forsyth rejects this, believing it is a trap. Instead, he takes his men to an island located in the middle of the river. There, they dig in, preparing for the assult.
major george alexander forsyth • frederick h. beecher • cavalry • cheyennes • oglala
The Indians begin to attack Major George Alexander Forsyth and his men. There is only one route of escape open to them but Forsyth rejects this, believing it is a trap. Instead, he takes his men to an island located in the middle of the river. There, they dig in, preparing for the assult.
major george alexander forsyth • frederick h. beecher • cavalry • cheyennes • oglala
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