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Riveting Retelling of Kit Carson's Strategic Showdown at the First Battle of Adobe Walls

10.14.2023 - By Michael King/Brad SmalleyPlay

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Send us a Text Message. Based on true accounts of the first battle of Adobe Walls listeners immerse in a heart-stirring narrative of the Wild West as we sit by the campfire with Joe Plummer, a man as distinctive as the tales he shares. Plummer, a vibrant storyteller adorned with tattoos and piercings, spins a compelling yarn of Kit Carson's surprise attack on the Comanche and Kiowa winter village. We hold our breath alongside Carson's troops, huddled in the bitter cold of dawn, as they face the daunting enormity of their enemy. Plummer transports us right into the heart of the battlefield, as we vicariously experience the tensions, the fears, and the raw courage exposed in the face of a formidable foe.

Reflecting the glow of the campfire, Plummer's storytelling illuminates the bravery of Carson's brigade, the youths who daringly charged into battle even before formal orders were given. Feel the adrenaline rush as he describes Carson's battery of cannons, the unexpected retreat of the Indian army, and the eerie sight of an abandoned village. Plummer's narration culminates in an awe-inspiring image of a thousand warriors rallying under their chiefs, against a backdrop of a sprawling village of lodges. The narrative grips you, pulling you into the vibrant tapestry of a bygone era.

In the aftermath of a grueling battle, we explore the counter-attack led by Chief White Bear and Carson's audacious decision to press on, despite being outnumbered. Plummer's haunting rendition of the First Battle of Adobe Walls serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war. This episode is more than a mere retelling of historical events - it's an homage to the power of oral tradition in preserving our past and evoking the deepest human emotions. We invite you to join us on this journey, where valor, strategy, and survival intertwine in a dance as old as time itself. Support the Show. Return of the Great Hunters

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