<p>Born enslaved, James Beckwourth is easily one of the most accomplished mountain men that ever lived. Once free, he forayed into the West, became chief of the Crow people and played a role in such notable yet commonly undiscussed historical events such as the War of 1812, the Second Seminole War, the California Revolution, the Mexican American War and Red Cloud's War. Westward-Ho! </p>

Born enslaved, James Beckwourth is easily one of the most accomplished mountain men that ever lived. Once free, he forayed into the West, became chief of the Crow people and played a role in such notable yet commonly undiscussed historical events such as the War of 1812, the Second Seminole War, the California Revolution, the Mexican American War and Red Cloud's War. Westward-Ho!

<p>Born enslaved, James Beckwourth is easily one of the most accomplished mountain men that ever lived. Once free, he forayed into the West, became chief of the Crow people and played a role in such notable yet commonly undiscussed historical events such as the War of 1812, the Second Seminole War, the California Revolution, the Mexican American War and Red Cloud's War. Westward-Ho!&nbsp;</p>

Ep 61: James P. Beckwourth - The Manumitted Mountain Lion

Made by the curious, for the curious, Hard Fried History (HFH) is your crash-course in everything. HFH is a hybrid comedy-history podcast that provides you with quality and responsibly-sourced information, all while dispensing a healthy dose of sugar to help the medicine go down. Hosted by H. Price and Joshua Stokes (@joshuabstokes), HFH focuses on lesser-studied figures, events and eras, and if not, delivers refreshing interpretations and updated takes on better-known people and subjects.

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Ep 61: James P. Beckwourth - The Manumitted Mountain Lion

Ep 61: James P. Beckwourth - The Manumitted Mountain Lion