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Welcome to the new 1001 Stories From the Old West.. Here we offer hand-picked accounts from diaries, historical documents, autobiographies, books of the time period, and historians to bring you the American frontier story directly from the people who lived it. You'll hear actual accounts of Indian battles, pioneer struggles, outlaws, cowboys and Indians, lawmen, and the men and women who took the chance and moved west, many by wagon train, to a largely uncharted and wild territory. Go west, young man, are the words often attributed to Horace Greeley, American author and newspaper editor, but there was more to that quote. He wrote "Washington is not a place to live in- the rents are high, the food is bad, and the morals are deplorable. Go west, young man, go west, and grow up with the country. We invite you to go west with us to another world, another time, another place- and see if you have what it takes to survive and thrive in a world that was much simpler than today's- yet demanded much more of you. Time to mount up-1001 Stories From the Old West is waiting for you. We publish new episodes every other Sunday night at 6pm Eastern Standard Time and you're invited to join us where ever you go for podcasts

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Welcome to the new 1001 Stories From the Old West.. Here we offer hand-picked accounts from diaries, historical documents, autobiographies, books of the time period, and historians to bring you the American frontier story directly from the people who lived it. You'll hear actual accounts of Indian battles, pioneer struggles, outlaws, cowboys and Indians, lawmen, and the men and women who took the chance and moved west, many by wagon train, to a largely uncharted and wild territory. Go west, young man, are the words often attributed to Horace Greeley, American author and newspaper editor, but there was more to that quote. He wrote "Washington is not a place to live in- the rents are high, the food is bad, and the morals are deplorable. Go west, young man, go west, and grow up with the country. We invite you to go west with us to another world, another time, another place- and see if you have what it takes to survive and thrive in a world that was much simpler than today's- yet demanded much more of you. Time to mount up-1001 Stories From the Old West is waiting for you. We publish new episodes every other Sunday night at 6pm Eastern Standard Time and you're invited to join us where ever you go for podcasts

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WHO LIVES BY THE SWORD and THE HUNTER GUNSMOKE

3/4/2026
Gunsmoke is one of those long-running classic vintage radio shows that everyone knows and remembers. It's also one that is still respected for its high values, in all aspects. Gunsmoke first aired on the CBS network on April 26, 1952, billed as the first adult western. It was set in Dodge City, Kansas in the 1870's.The main character, Marshall Matt Dillon was played by William Conrad. Get all of our shows at one website: www.bestof1001stories.com My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:39:30

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THE OREGON TRAIL (CHAP 9) SCENES AT FORT LARAMIE

3/1/2026
**Chapter 9 Summary — "Scenes at Fort Laramie" from The Oregon Trail by Francis Parkman (1849)** Parkman's ninth chapter is a vivid snapshot of life at Fort Laramie, the great frontier crossroads where cultures, tempers, and ambitions collided on the mid‑19th‑century plains. For your show notes, this version emphasizes atmosphere, character, and the cinematic detail your listeners enjoy. 🌵 Life at the Edge of the Frontier Parkman arrives at Fort Laramie expecting a military outpost, but what he finds is something far stranger and more colorful—a bustling, multicultural trading hub where soldiers, trappers, emigrants, and Lakota families mingle in a dusty, sun‑baked courtyard. The fort is alive with movement: horses stamping, children running, traders shouting, and the constant hum of barter and gossip. The place feels less like a fort and more like a frontier village, full of contradictions. Parkman notes the adobe walls, the cluttered rooms, and the uneasy blend of hospitality and suspicion that greets newcomers. 🏹 Encounters with the Oglala and Brulé Lakota One of the chapter's most striking elements is Parkman's close observation of the Lakota Sioux, who camp in large numbers around the fort. He describes their clothing, their horses, their ceremonies, and their interactions with the white traders—sometimes friendly, sometimes tense. He is especially fascinated by: • Warriors in full regalia, wrapped in white buffalo robes • Women adorned with beads and bright fabrics • Children darting through the fort's alleys • Pipe ceremonies and diplomatic gestures Parkman's tone mixes admiration, curiosity, and the biases of his era, giving modern readers a layered, sometimes uneasy window into cross‑cultural contact on the plains. 🏚️ Spartan Quarters and a Haunting Detail Parkman and his companions are initially mistaken for rival traders, and their welcome is chilly until a letter of introduction clears things up. Their assigned quarters are stark—buffalo robes on the floor, a crucifix on the wall, and, in a detail that startles both Parkman and modern readers, a freshly taken scalp hanging as a trophy. This grisly reminder underscores the volatility of the region. Peace at Fort Laramie is always temporary, always fragile. 🔥 A Place of Rumor, Diplomacy, and Brewing Conflict Throughout the chapter, Parkman captures the fort as a place where: • Rumors swirl about war parties, raids, and emigrant trains • Military discipline clashes with frontier informality • Trade and diplomacy happen side by side • Tension simmers beneath every interaction The chapter ends with Parkman sensing that the uneasy calm around the fort won't last. The region is on the brink of conflict, and the next chapters will carry him deeper into the world of war parties and tribal politics.

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THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES 0F CALAMITY JANE and LIFE IN DAKOTA W GEN. CUSTER

2/25/2026
METwo great stories here- the first from the autobiography of Calamity Jane, and the second from Custer's wife Libby, who accompanied him on the Plains campaigns. The theme is 'GerryOwen'- an old Irish tune that Custer picked to be the 7th Cavalry's official song. narration by Kevin Sikes. New Twitter address- @1001podcast Follow Us! Get all of our shows at one website: WWW.BESTOF1001STORIES.COM REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:34:28

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THE OREGON TRAIL (CHAP.8) TAKING FRENCH LEAVE

2/22/2026
Chapter 8 Summary Taking French Leave Concise summary: In Chapter 8 Parkman recounts the party's departure from the Platte country and their approach toward Fort Laramie, focusing on the small dramas of travel — disagreements among companions, the decision to separate from the English officers, encounters with traders and emigrants, and Parkman's close observations of frontier life. The chapter emphasizes the practical tensions of an overland journey (logistics, personalities, and local warnings) while also pausing for vivid scenes of the plains and the people who inhabit them. Key moments to note: • Parkman and his companions break with the British officers after disputes about route and company. Their decision to break camp and leave first when they want to, without notifying their stubborn counterparts,, can be described as 'Taking French Leave" • The narrative mixes travel detail (routes, rivers, forts) with character sketches of traders, emigrants, and "mountain men." What Taking French Leave Meant Definition: "Taking French leave" means leaving a place or duty without saying goodbye or without permission — essentially departing quietly or abruptly. Historically it referred to a social custom attributed (often pejoratively) to the French of slipping away from a gathering without formal leave; the phrase later broadened to include unauthorized absences. What the Indians Smoked with Pipe Tobacco Substance used: The Native peoples Parkman describes commonly used kinnikinnick — a traditional herbal smoking mixture made from inner bark or leaves (often bearberry or red willow) and other local plants — either alone or mixed with tobacco to complement pipe smoking. Kinnikinnick recipes vary by region and tribe and were noted by 19th‑century travelers for their aromatic and sometimes narcotic effects. It was described as "Shinshasa"here. Teaser for Chapter 9 Scenes at Fort Laramie Teaser copy: Next chapter moves the story into Fort Laramie, a bustling crossroads of traders, trappers, soldiers, and Indian delegations. Expect sharper portraits of frontier commerce, tense rumors of intertribal conflict, and Parkman's close-up encounters with the people who make the fort a temporary capital of the plains — where hospitality, suspicion, and rumor shape every decision. Please share our show with friends and on social media- that'show we grow! Also, sign up forour newsletter aat www.bestof1001stories.com-Thanks!

Duration:00:38:08

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THE COWBOY and THE MINES from THE PASSING OF THE FRONTIER by EMERSON HOUGH

2/18/2026
Two great old west pieces by historian Emerson Hough from his 'Passing of the Frontier'. Get all of our shows at one website: www.bestof1001stories.com REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:40:50

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DID THEODORE ROOSEVELT SAVE THE BISON? SPECIAL RELEASE

2/15/2026
In chapter 7 of Francis Parkman's "Oregon Trail" , which was titled "The Buffalo", I promised this article from Teddy Roosevelt's Presidential library. Its titled "Did Theodore Roosevelt Save the Bison?"- and the answer follows. Check out www.bestof1001stories.com for all 12 of our 1001 Podcasts!

Duration:00:17:07

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THE STORY OF THE OUTLAW & MEMORIES OF THE WEST EMERSON HOUGH

2/11/2026
"Good men" and "bad men" were often one and the same in the west. The law breakers and the law keepers had to be good with a gun and have the courage to use it. These are some memories from sheriffs as well as from T.R. Roosevelt regarding the West of the 19th century and what made it a unique time in history. Get all of our shows at one website: httpWWW.BESTOF1001STORIES.COMs://.1001storiespodcast.com REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS AT APPLE/ITUNES AND ALL ANDROID HOSTS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! LINKS BELOW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:25:01

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THE OREGON TRAIL (CHAP7) THE BUFFALO

2/8/2026
CHAPTER 7 'THE BUFFALO' In Francis Parkman's classic 1849 travelogue, The Oregon Trail (originally titled The California and Oregon Trail), Chapter 7, titled "The Buffalo," focuses on the party's first significant encounter with the great buffalo herds of the American West. Summary of Chapter 7: "The Buffalo" The Sighting: As the party travels along the Platte River, they finally encounter the massive herds they had been anticipating. Parkman describes the overwhelming scale of the herds, which blacken the horizon and transform the landscape into a "moving sea" of animals. The Hunt: The chapter details an exhilarating and dangerous buffalo hunt. Parkman, alongside his guide Henry Chatillon, engages in the chase on horseback. He vividly describes the physical sensations of the hunt—the thundering hooves, the clouds of dust, and the raw adrenaline of pursuing such massive, unpredictable creatures. A "New" Reality: For Parkman, the hunt is a rite of passage. It represents his transition from a "refined" Easterner to a participant in the rugged, primal reality of the frontier. Resourcefulness vs. Waste: The chapter also touches on the practicalities of the trail; while the hunt provides essential meat for the party, Parkman observes the different attitudes toward the buffalo, from the skillful necessity of the hunters to the more reckless or wasteful habits of some emigrant groups. COMING NEXT WEEK: HOW TEDDY ROOSEVELT SAVED THE BUFFALO

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ARMY WIFE and THE SCOUT FORT LARAMIE

2/4/2026
Fort Laramie was a radio Western series that aired Sundays on CBS from January 22 - October 28, 1956. Produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell, this Western drama depicted life at old Fort Laramie during the 19th Century. The 40 episodes starred Raymond Burr as Lee Quince, captain of the cavalry. One year later, Burr became a television star as Perry Mason. Supporting regulars included Vic Perrin as Sgt. Gorse, Harry Bartell as the slightly green Lt. Seiberts and Jack Moyles as Major Daggett. Heard on a more irregular basis were Howard McNear as Pliny the fort sutler, Sam Edwards as Trooper Harrison, and in a variety of roles, such actors as John Dehner, John McIntire, Virginia Gregg, James Nusser, Parley Baer and Barney Phillips. Amerigo Marino supplied the music. We are narrating The Oregon Trail on Sundays and they are getting close to Fort Laramie so I'm putting the radio episodes up for Fort Laramie the4 next few Wednesdays CHAPTER 6 of 'The Oregon Trail 'is titled "The Platte and the Desert In Chapter 6, "The Platte and the Desert," Francis Parkman and his party reach the Platte River, entering buffalo country and a harsh, desert-like environment. The chapter details the landscape of the vast, shallow Platte, the group's buffalo hunting, encounters with other travelers, and internal tensions within the party.

Duration:00:47:11

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THE OREGON TRAIL (CHAP 6) THE PLATTE AND THE DESERT

2/1/2026
In Chapter 6, "The Platte and the Desert," Francis Parkman and his party reach the Platte River, entering buffalo country and a harsh, desert-like environment. The chapter details the landscape of the vast, shallow Platte, the group's buffalo hunting, encounters with other travelers, and internal tensions within the party. Check out 'A General History of the Pirates' at 1001 Stories For the Road today and get the true story from Daniel DeFoe

Duration:00:29:23

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JUST A NUMBER and WHITE ELEPHANT TALES OF THE TEXAS RANGERS

1/30/2026
Tales of the Texas Rangers was a popular western police procedural radio drama that aired on NBC from July 1950 to September 1952. Often described as a western version of Dragnet, the show featured stories based on actual Texas Ranger case files from 1928 to 1948. Show Overview Protagonist: Movie star Joel McCrea starred as Texas Ranger Jayce Pearson. Modern Setting: Unlike typical 19th-century westerns, this show featured 20th-century cases where Pearson used modern forensic science and laboratory techniques to solve crimes. Signature Elements: Pearson often worked with local sheriffs and relied on his horse, Charcoal, to navigate rugged terrain. Each episode typically opened with a description of the Texas Rangers as a legendary 50-man force covering over 260,000 square miles. Episode Summaries "Just a Number" Original Air Date: April 19, 1950 (Audition) / July 8, 1950 (Series Premiere). Plot: The story begins when a young boy discovers a horrific scene at the Evans ranch. A local sheriff calls in the Texas Rangers to investigate a triple murder. Ranger Jayce Pearson must use keen observation and precise questioning to track down the killer responsible for the brutal crime. "White Elephant" Original Air Date: July 15, 1950. Plot: Ranger Pearson investigates the murder of a man found dead in a car parked on the shoulder of a road. The investigation is linked to a prior incident involving a hobo jumping off a freight train after a scuffle with a brakeman. Alternative Version: Note that a later TV adaptation with the same title involved someone trying to frighten off buyers from an empty house by shooting at them, leading to the discovery of a gold coin and a pack rat's nest as clues. Get all of our shows at one website: WWW.BESTOF1001STORIES.COM REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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A SCOUT'S STORY OF THE DEFENSE OF BEECHER'S ISLAND

1/28/2026
Contrary to the general opinion- all colors and creeds of American men fought for the U.S Cavalry to protect settlers, railroads, and freight wagons from warring Indians. In this account, written sometime after the Battle at Beecher's Island, the writer, who was a young Jewish boy from New York who signed up with the US Cavalry as a volunteer scout, describes the defense of Beecher's Island from over 200 warring Cheyenne, Arapaho, and Arikara Indians, as well as their rescue by elements of the 10 Cavalry-comprised of Buffalo Soldiers. ANDROID USERS- 1001 Radio Days right here at Google Podcasts FREE: https://podcasts.google.com/search/1001%20radio%20days 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales at Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vQURMNzU3MzM0Mjg0NQ== 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries at Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/search/1001%20heroes 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories (& Tales from Arthur Conan Doyle) https://podcasts.google.com/search/1001%20sherlock%20holmes 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre on Spotify: https://podcasts.google.com/search/1001%20ghost%20stories 1001 Stories for the Road on Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/search/1001%20stories%20for%20the%20road Enjoy 1001 Greatest Love Stories on Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/search/1001%20greatest%20love%20stories 1001 History's Best Storytellers: (author interviews) on Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/1001-historys-best-storytellers APPLE USERS Catch 1001 Heroes on any Apple Device here (Free): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-heroes-legends-histories-mysteries-podcast/id956154836?mt=2 Catch 1001 CLASSIC SHORT STORIES at Apple Podcast App Now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-classic-short-stories-tales/id1078098622 Catch 1001 Stories for the Road at Apple Podcast now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-for-the-road/id1227478901 NEW Enjoy 1001 Greatest Love Stories on Apple Devices here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-greatest-love-stories/id1485751552 Catch 1001 RADIO DAYS now at Apple iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-days/id1405045413?mt=2 NEW 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre is now playing at Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-stories-tales-of-the-macabre/id1516332327 NEW Enjoy 1001 History's Best Storytellers (Interviews) on Apple Devices here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-historys-best-storytellers/id1483649026 NEW Enjoy 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories and The Best of Arthur Conan Doyle https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-sherlock-holmes-stories-best-sir-arthur-conan/id1534427618 Get all of our shows at one website: https://.1001storiespodcast.com REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS AT APPLE/ITUNES AND ALL ANDROID HOSTS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! LINKS BELOW... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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THE OREGON TRAIL (CHAP 5) THE BIG BLUE

1/25/2026
In Chapter 5 of Francis Parkman's The Oregon Trail, titled "The Big Blue," the narrator and his party advance deeper into the wilderness and encounter the heightening tensions of the westward migration. Key Events and Themes The Mormon Panic: The chapter opens with a "great alarm" among the emigrants at Independence. Rumors circulated that a massive party of 2,300 Mormons was moving nearby. Given the violent history between Missouri/Illinois settlers and the "Latter Day Saints," emigrants feared bloody confrontations on the lawless prairie. Failed Request for Military Escort: Terrified women and children, along with alarmed men, requested a dragoon escort from Colonel Kearney. This request was refused, though the feared Mormon conflict never materialized. River Crossing Struggles: The party reaches the Big Blue River, which is swollen and difficult to cross. Delorier's Cart: Their guide, Delorier, attempts to cross first but his cart gets stuck midway in the mud and water. The Captain's Indecision: A recurring character, "The Captain," offers unsolicited advice to unload the wagons, fearing they will all "stick fast". His cautious, often ineffective suggestions are ignored as the group pushes forward with "Drive on!". Atmosphere of the Camp: Parkman describes the "characteristic" scenes of the wild region, including groups of Spanish traders, Native Americans from remote tribes, and French hunters in buckskin. Encounters with Outcasts: Parkman observes the diverse crowd of emigrants, noting that they ranged from "sober-looking countrymen" to the "vilest outcasts," reflecting the wide spectrum of people seeking a new life in the West. For further reading or the full historical text, you can access The Oregon Trail through the Project Gutenberg archive

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THE MASSACRE and ASSEMBLY LINE FORT LARAMIE

1/21/2026
Fort Laramie is a CBS Radio Western series starring Raymond Burr as Captain Lee Quince. It aired Sunday afternoons January 22–October 28, 1956, at 5:30 pm ET. Produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell, this Western drama depicted life at old Fort Laramie during the 19th Century. The 41 episodes starred Raymond Burr as Lee Quince, captain of the cavalry. One year later, Burr became a television star as Perry Mason.[ Premise In the series, the fort had 400 troops in all but they had to keep their eye on a nearby Indian reservation with 4,000 Sioux camped there. Major Ned Daggart led the troops and he didn't always see eye to eye with Quince. Daggart had a niece called Terrie Lawson, who had her eye on the Captain.

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THE OREGON TRAIL (CHAPS 3-4) FORT LEAVENWORTH and JUMPING OFF

1/18/2026
Chapter 3: Fort Leavenworth Arrival at the Frontier: After struggling up the Missouri River on a steamboat, Parkman and his party arrive at Fort Leavenworth. He describes the fort as a remote but orderly military outpost on the edge of the wilderness. The Contrast of Life: Parkman observes the interaction between the disciplined U.S. military presence and the "wild" characters of the frontier, including Kansas Indians and various traders. Logistics and Preparation: This chapter emphasizes the final stage of preparation before heading into "Indian Country." Parkman notes the bustling activity as emigrants and traders gather supplies, weapons, and livestock. Chapter 4: "Jumping Off" The Chaos of Independence: Parkman visits the town of Independence, Missouri, which served as the primary "jumping-off point" for the trail. He finds the town crowded and overwhelmed by thousands of emigrants. Lack of Leadership: He observes that while there are many parties of emigrants, they are in a state of "great confusion." They hold constant meetings and pass resolutions but struggle to agree on leaders or cohesive regulations for the journey. Forming the Party: Desiring to avoid the slow and disorganized emigrant wagon trains, Parkman and his companion Quincy Adams Shaw finalize their own small group. They solidify their team, which includes their experienced guide Henry Chatillon and the muleteer Deslauriers. Departure: The chapter concludes with the party finally leaving the settled frontier behind and pushing out onto the open prairie, marking the true beginning of their overland expedition.

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THE BATTLE OF THE WASHITA by C..T. BRADY

1/14/2026
This excellent account can be found in the book 'Indian Fights & Fighters- The Soldiers and the Sioux' by Cyrus Townsend Brady New Twitter address- @1001podcast Follow Us! Get all of our shows at one website: WWW.BESTOF1001STORIES.COM REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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THE OREGON TRAIL (CHAP 2) BREAKING THE ICE

1/11/2026
The Oregon Trail Chapter 2 often covers the initial stages of the journey, focusing on the immense preparations, the chaotic departure from Independence/St. Joseph, Missouri, and early encounters with the vast plains, including challenges like weather, trail dust, broken equipment, and the initial, sometimes tense, interactions with Native American groups, setting the scene for the incredible hardships and realities of westward expansion. music 'Fit As A Fiddle' BY ALAN jORDAN browse all 12 1001 podcasts now at www.bestof1001stories.com!

Duration:00:27:54

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BLOOD TRAIL and NIGHT CHASE TALES OF THE TEXAS RANGERS

1/7/2026
Tales of the Texas Rangers, a western adventure old-time radio drama, premiered on July 8, 1950, on the US NBC radio network and remained on the air through September 14, 1952. Movie star Joel McCrea starred as Texas Ranger Jayce Pearson, who used the latest scientific techniques to identify the criminals and his faithful horse, Charcoal, to track them down. The shows were reenactments of actual Texas Ranger cases.The series was produced and directed by Stacy Keach, Sr., and was sponsored for part of its run by Wheaties. ANDROID USERS- w 1001 Stories From The Old West at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0c2fc0cGwJBcPfyC8NWNTw 1001 Radio Crime Solvers at Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/0UAUS12lnS2063PWK9CZ37 1001's Best of Jack London at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2HzkpdKeWJgUU9rbx3NqgF 1001 Radio Days at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5jyc4nVoe00xoOxrhyAa8H 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6rzDb5uFdOhfw5X6P5lkWn 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6rO7HELtRcGfV48UeP8aFQ 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories & The Best of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4dIgYvBwZVTN5ewF0JPaTK 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5P4hV28LgpG89dRNMfSDKJ 1001 Stories for the Road on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6FhlsxYFTGNPiSMYxM9O9K 1001 Greatest Love Stories on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5sUUFDVTatnGt7FiNQvSHe 1001 History's Best Storytellers: (INTERVIEWS) on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3QyZ1u4f9OLb9O32KX6Ghr APPLE USERS New! 1001 Tales of Escape and Suspense at Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-tales-of-escape-and-suspense/id1689248043 Catch 1001 Stories From The Old West- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-from-the-old-west/id1613213865 Catch 1001's Best of Jack London- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-best-of-jack-london/id1656939169 Catch 1001 Radio Crime Solvers- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-crime-solvers/id1657397371 Catch 1001 Heroes on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-heroes-legends-histories-mysteries-podcast/id956154836?mt=2 Catch 1001 Classic Short Stories at Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-classic-short-stories-tales/id1078098622 Catch 1001 Stories for the Road at Apple Podcast now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-for-the-road/id1227478901 NEW Enjoy 1001 Greatest Love Stories on Apple Devices here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-greatest-love-stories/id1485751552 Catch 1001 RADIO DAYS now at Apple iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-days/id1405045413?mt=2 NEW 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre is now playing at Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-stories-tales-of-the-macabre/id1516332327 NEW Enjoy 1001 History's Best Storytellers (Interviews) on Apple Devices here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-historys-best-storytellers/id1483649026 NEW Enjoy 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories and The Best of Arthur Conan Doyle https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-sherlock-holmes-stories-best-sir-arthur-conan/id1534427618 Get all of our shows at one website: https://.1001storiespodcast.com My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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THE GENTLEMAN and CONFEDERATE MONEY GUNSMOKE

1/4/2026
Sheriff Matt Dillon takes no guff from anyone- including gentlemen gamblers and killers

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BAD BLOOD and CONSPIRACY TALES OF THE TEXAS RANGERS

1/2/2026
Tales of the Texas Rangers, a western adventure old-time radio drama, premiered on July 8, 1950, on the US NBC radio network and remained on the air through September 14, 1952. Movie star Joel McCrea starred as Texas Ranger Jayce Pearson, who used the latest scientific techniques to identify the criminals and his faithful horse, Charcoal, to track them down. The shows were reenactments of actual Texas Ranger cases.The series was produced and directed by Stacy Keach, Sr., and was sponsored for part of its run by Wheaties. ANDROID USERS- 1001 Stories From The Old West at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0c2fc0cGwJBcPfyC8NWNTw 1001 Radio Crime Solvers at Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/0UAUS12lnS2063PWK9CZ37 1001's Best of Jack London at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2HzkpdKeWJgUU9rbx3NqgF 1001 Radio Days at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5jyc4nVoe00xoOxrhyAa8H 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6rzDb5uFdOhfw5X6P5lkWn 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6rO7HELtRcGfV48UeP8aFQ 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories & The Best of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4dIgYvBwZVTN5ewF0JPaTK 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5P4hV28LgpG89dRNMfSDKJ 1001 Stories for the Road on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6FhlsxYFTGNPiSMYxM9O9K 1001 Greatest Love Stories on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5sUUFDVTatnGt7FiNQvSHe 1001 History's Best Storytellers: (INTERVIEWS) on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3QyZ1u4f9OLb9O32KX6Ghr APPLE USERS New! 1001 Tales of Escape and Suspense at Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-tales-of-escape-and-suspense/id1689248043 Catch 1001 Stories From The Old West- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-from-the-old-west/id1613213865 Catch 1001's Best of Jack London- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-best-of-jack-london/id1656939169 Catch 1001 Radio Crime Solvers- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-crime-solvers/id1657397371 Catch 1001 Heroes on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-heroes-legends-histories-mysteries-podcast/id956154836?mt=2 Catch 1001 Classic Short Stories at Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-classic-short-stories-tales/id1078098622 Catch 1001 Stories for the Road at Apple Podcast now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-for-the-road/id1227478901 NEW Enjoy 1001 Greatest Love Stories on Apple Devices here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-greatest-love-stories/id1485751552 Catch 1001 RADIO DAYS now at Apple iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-days/id1405045413?mt=2 NEW 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre is now playing at Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-stories-tales-of-the-macabre/id1516332327 NEW Enjoy 1001 History's Best Storytellers (Interviews) on Apple Devices here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-historys-best-storytellers/id1483649026 NEW Enjoy 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories and The Best of Arthur Conan Doyle https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-sherlock-holmes-stories-best-sir-arthur-conan/id1534427618 Get all of our shows at one website: https://.1001storiespodcast.com My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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