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Into the Wild Frontier
As America expands westward, intrepid explorers and rugged mountain men risk their lives to blaze new trails into the wild frontier. The promise of new lands teeming with game and other riches is an irresistible pull for fearless men such as Daniel Boone, Jim Bridger, and John Colter. But danger surrounds the hunters, trappers, and traders that the lead the way into the unknown frontier. As they push deeper into the wilderness, crossing impenetrable forests, vast mountain ranges, and unforgiving deserts, they face starvation, deadly weather, ferocious predators, and hostile Native Americans. But their descriptions of the natural wonders found on America's frontier encourage a tide of settlers to head west, and their epic tales of adventure and survival become the stuff of myths and legends.
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Episode 1
Jim Baker: A Born Leader
Sun, Mar 24, 2024
During the waning days of the fur trade, greenhorn Jim Baker joins legendary frontiersman Jim Bridger on an expedition to the far west. The young, red-headed adventurer falls in love with the frontier and the free lifestyle of a trapper, and he quickly develops a reputation as a skilled marksman and mountain man. But trouble is brewing in the mountains and the prairies. Incensed by the encroachment of white pioneers, the Sioux, Arapaho, and Cheyenne begin to wage war against trappers and their Shoshone allies. When Bridger learns that his partner Henry Fraeb might be in danger, he sends Baker to find him. Unable to retreat, Fraeb and Baker build a rudimentary fortification and prepare to defend the small party of trappers against hundreds of warriors. Before the battle is over, Baker is thrust into a leadership role that will determine the fate of the men.
