Run for Your Life: John Colter's Harrowing Wilderness Escape | History of the American Fur Company

This Time: Join us as we recount the incredible survival story of John Colter, an explorer from the Lewis and Clark expedition. After a brutal encounter with the Blackfeet Indians, Colter faces a deadly pursuit through the wilderness. Stripped naked and running for his life, he must outwit and outrun his pursuers through the treacherous terrain. Witness his courage and resilience as he navigates the perils of the wild in a tale that exemplifies the rugged spirit of early American frontiersmen.
Referenced: Washington Irving's 1849 "Astoria or, Anecdotes of an Enterprise Beyond the Rocky Mountains"
Footage: Public Domain Video, and AI-generated Art.
Gather 'round our virtual campfire as captivating tales unfold, revealing the awe-inspiring landscapes, adventures, and reflections of a bygone era.
Visualize the nineteenth century as it comes to life around the comforting glow of a campfire through gripping tales of cowboys and wilderness pioneers based on real memoirs, diaries, and period campfire stories!
Immerse yourself in the untamed landscapes, wild adventures, and the rugged spirit of those who dared to explore the vast frontiers before us. Join us for an evocative blend of history and storytelling, where every episode unfolds like a cherished page from the past, sharing the remarkable tales that echo through time.

[@dukeman7595]

well done and enjoyed..

[@19thCenturyCampfire]

Thanks! I hope you find more on the channel to your taste. This is part of a series about the history of the founding of Astoria, so take a look at the playlist if you wish!

[@augustusmd]

👍

[@19thCenturyCampfire]

Thanks! I hope you find more on the channel you enjoy.

[@augustusmd]

@@19thCenturyCampfire you got a new subscriber;-)

[@19thCenturyCampfire]

@@augustusmd Thank you! Keep commenting; let me know what you'd like to see more of.

[@arturogonzalez9555]

Could've done without the babbling ending

[@19thCenturyCampfire]

This is part of a longer story, so that part fits into the bigger picture.