Dr. History's Tales of the Old West

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The Younger Brothers Oct 20, 2015

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The four Younger brothers joined up with Jesse and Frank James to form the James Younger gang. They robbed banks, trains and stagecoaches, but the law caught up with them in the end.

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Wind Wagons Sep 29, 2015

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A sail on a wagon to cross the plains? Sounds crazy, but "Windwagon Thomas" Sam Peppard and others gave it a try, not much success, but good entertainment.

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The Real Cowboys-Part 2 Sep 22, 2015

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A good saddle on a well trained horse, the cowboy was ready to fix fence, doctor cows, try to keep cows from freezing or starving. After a long winter they were ready for the roundup.

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The Real Cowboys Sep 15, 2015

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Cowboys lived by a strict code of the West, they were hard working and loyal. They faced danger from rattlesnakes, bad weather and wild cows.

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Marcus Whitman Sep 08, 2015

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The Whitmans and Spauldings headed west to preach to the indians. The first white women to make the journey and thus began the Western migration.

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Wilson Hunt Price Aug 18, 2015

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He led an expedition overland to the mouth of the Columbia River. They suffered cold, hunger, thirst and death in this remarkable journey.

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Old Black Harris Aug 11, 2015

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Moses "Black" Harris was a true Mountain man, trapper, guide and could tell stories around a campfire that were amazing and sometimes true.

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California Joe Aug 04, 2015

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He was friends with Custer, Kit Carson, Buffalo Bill, Wild Bill HIckock and was a guide for several Generals. He made the mistake of turning his back on an old enemy.

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The Indian Wars Jul 28, 2015

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The mid 1800's saw large numbers of settlers and others moving into Indian Territory. Broken treaties and invasion caused war as they tried to protect their land.

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Gary Schorzman Jul 21, 2015

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Gary Schorzman, part 2, discussing life in the old west in southern Idaho, the cattlemen, miners and pioneers

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