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Dr. History's Tales of the Old West

Author: Dr. Ken Turner

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Dr. History's audio stories of the Old West. Stories of Cowboys, Indians, Mountain men, pioneers, the Oregon Trail, miners, cattle drives, stagecoach and bank robbers, the cavalry, outlaws and lawmen, some famous and some you have never heard of. From the Custer Battlefield to the Klondike to Indian battles to buried treasure and lost mines to the early explorers. I love telling true stories that shaped the old west.

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Mules, Frozen Hands, "Big" Ed, A Magic Cow, A Horse called "Firecracker" another called "The Black Demon" and a true champion bronc rider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The First Cattle Drive, A cowboy who nearly drowned, Hank Vaughn, Horse Trading, A lone cowboy and Seven White Horses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jack Gilmer

Jack Gilmer

2024-03-0521:11

He worked for several of the big stage companies. He saw the need for short lines to small towns and mines. From Salt Lake he served nearly every community along the Wasatch Mountains and grew into one of the largest and wealthiest companies in the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Saluda and Sultana

The Saluda and Sultana

2024-02-2721:47

The Saluda had been sunk, raised, patched and put into service on the Missouri River. Captain Belt said he was going to make it up the river or blow it up, and that’s what happened. The Sultana was taking released Union prisoners of war North. A greedy captain was paid by how many passengers he could crowd onto the Sultana. 1195 passengers died as a result of a boiler explosion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
John Napton took a chance on the Imperial to get home from Fort Benton. A miserable voyage, constantly getting stuck on sand bars, no pilot, food with worms and passengers having to get out into the river to pull the boat off sand bars. He joined other passengers to finish the voyage in a salvaged Mackinaw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
British Chroniclers

British Chroniclers

2024-02-1322:15

Sir Richard Burton thought the military would appreciate the help of genuine British soldier. He wrote of his experiences which helped entice his fellow countrymen to immigrate and invest in the cattle industry. Wealthy Englishwomen soon adapted to the western way of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The European Writers

The European Writers

2024-02-0618:39

Visitors from Europe wrote of their adventures in the west, which prompted many to immigrate. The Earl of Dunraven wrote a book, others kept journals of the weather, the food and clothing to impress friends back home. Sir Richard Burton offered instructions on the art of gunslinging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Publishers

The Publishers

2024-01-3022:31

Publishers and their equipment met with some danger. Presses dumped in rivers. Publishers dodging cannon balls, kidnapped, thrown into jail, tarred and feathered and nearly hung by disgruntled readers. Desperate for news, some made up outrageous stories, such as the famed, "Wampus Cat." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Greeley and Richardson

Greeley and Richardson

2024-01-2324:04

Easterners needed someone they could trust to tell them what they could expect in the West. New York Times journalist Horace Greeley was the expert. His famous words, “Go West, young man, go West” inspired many to leave their homes for the vast unknown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Steamboats

Steamboats

2024-01-1623:06

A steamboat could make $80,000 for the cargo and passengers going to Fort Benton in the Montana gold fields. Life was hard for the deck hands and crew. There was danger at every turn, of 700 steamboats, 300 were destroyed by snags, explosions and sand bars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chief Little Mountain was chosen to lead the Kiowas. The military held peace talks which lasted a decade until the gold rushes brought thousands across their lands. Another treaty further reduced their land. Was there to be peace or war? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Kiowas

The Kiowas

2024-01-0222:24

Islandman was the chief of the KIowas. He failed to protect his tribe after a brutal battle with the Osage. The tribe had a unique method for choosing a new leader. Little Mountain became the chief for the next 33 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Christmas Stories

Christmas Stories

2023-12-1923:00

The Christmas Truce, personal stories and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The cowboy’s identity was his horse. The lariat, gun, a fancy hat and good boots were standard equipment. A cowboy’s speech was roughly one third profanity, with son-of-a-(yes, that word) being the most common. They were a hardworking, never complaining, tough and dedicated men. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Artists like Remington and Russell dramatized the cowboy life, but was it reality? They often went long hours in bad weather, with little food or sleep. Cowboys came from all walks of life and countries, some to get away from the law. From his prized Stetson, spurs, boots and chaps, his life centered on that unlovable creature called a cow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Trappers Equipment

A Trappers Equipment

2023-11-2823:35

Bullboats, dugout canoes and even rafts were handmade and could hold tons of furs and gear. Also handmade were lightweight pad saddles, buckskin gun cases, calf knee gun protectors, tomahawk and knife sheaths, leggings and leather pouches for carrying food and supplies.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Old Bill Williams

Old Bill Williams

2023-11-2122:30

Ornery, cantankerous, unwashed and a master trapper. Captured by Apaches, they took all his belongings and turned him loose to walk over two hundred miles barefoot. Usually very cautious, he made the mistake of agreeing to be a guide for John C. Fremont. The expedition was a disaster that ended with the death of Old Bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Osborne Russell

Osborne Russell

2023-11-1422:59

Mountain man, trapper and author of “Journal of a Trapper.” Camped near Yellowstone Lake, he and his companion were attacked by Blackfoot Indians. Both wounded by arrows, they managed to escape by hiding in the thick brush and were able to walk back to Fort Hall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trappers and Grizzlies

Trappers and Grizzlies

2023-11-0716:45

The grizzly was the animal the trappers feared worst. They say if confronted, stand your ground and stare the bear in the eyes and he will leave. But trapper Marie and others who encountered bears carried scars the rest of their lives. Men were in the land where the grizzly was king. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Manuel Lisa

Manuel Lisa

2023-10-3123:00

He was a cold, calculating and ruthless businessman, but was successful at the fur trading business. He followed Lewis and Clark for several years with bands of trappers that included some who were with Lewis and Clark. He underpaid his trappers and overcharged them for supplies, but died a rich man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Kit Harrison

Love your podcast and the weather reports. Keep em' comin' !

Jan 24th
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Denise Nichols

I just started last night. I love the old west and the wonderful stories of tough people making lives out of often brutal conditions. Dr run's thru the story like he's under the gun,racing to the end. It's informative and interesting tho. I'm hoping if I get further into the episodes he'll get more comfortable and enjoy the richness of these stories.

Jan 10th
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James ONeal

wonderfull podcast

Dec 2nd
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Jeff Martin

very GREAT

Mar 7th
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