Ranking ‘76:The American West

Teenage Black Elk has lived a full life by the time he witnessed Little Big Horn and became a healer but there is so much left.  We discuss Sioux religious cerimonies, Wounded Knee and a somewhat decisive book Black Elk dictates in the 1930s. 

Sources

The Sacred Pipe by Joseph Epes Brown 

Black Elk Speaks by John G Neidhart 

Black Elk by Joe Jackson 

Nicholas Black Elk: Medicine Man, Missionary, Mystic by Michael F. Steltenkamp 

Youve heard the vision but do you know the context? Black Elk lives through the most turbulent era in the Midwest with famous first cousin Crazy Horse and lives to see Harry Truman become President. 

Sources

The Sacred Pipe by Joseph Epes Brown 

Black Elk Speaks by John G Neidhart 

Black Elk by Joe Jackson 

Nicholas Black Elk: Medicine Man, Missionary, Mystic by Michael F. Steltenkamp 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornus_sericea 

In the first of 3 episodes we treat you all with the soothing sound of Matt reading the vision that would guide Black Elk throughout his life. 

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Stay clear, she's feisty! Pearl Hart (Lily Davy) is a woman who demanded attention when she was alive. How well does she rank?

We are thrilled to announce that we

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Wildcat: The Untold Story of Pearl Hart by John Boessenecker

We get back from our hiatus by recapping the previous 10 (well 11) episodes, answer some emails we got while we were on break and let you know some exciting breaking news! For more information on Intelligent Speech see the link below and remember to use the Promo code "Rank" to get 10% off your ticket! https://intelligentspeechonline.com/

We leave Deadwood with the sheriff that cleaned up the mess that is Deadwood. Does he live up to legend and just as importantly does he live up to the hype his magnificent mustache commands?

Sources

Seth Bullock: Black Hills Lawman by David A Wolff

Old Deadwood Days by Estelline Bennett

Legends of the West: Deadwood, South Dakota

A quick and definitely not a rambling update. We have been off few a few weeks and wanted to give you all the reason why.

Ever wonder what the REAL Al Swearingen was like.... let's just say.... not as charming as Ian McShane portrayed him in HBO's Deadwood. In this episode we review and rank the notorious foul mouthed Saloon Owner. How will he do?

Sources

Deadwood's Al Swearingen: Manifest Evil in the Gem Theatre By Jerry L Bryant and Barbara Fifer

Old Deadwood Days by Estelline Bennett

Legends of the West: Deadwood, South Dakota

The Nez Perce show up on the Lapwai Reservation just in time for a small group of Natives to kill nearby settlers. Joseph and his people must outrun the American Army on an epic journey. Will they escape?

Sources

Thunder in the Mountains by Daniel Sharfstein 

Chief Joseph & Flight of the Nez Perce by Kent Nerburn

Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee Brown

https://ww2020.net/history-websites/walla-walla-treaty-council-of-1855/

Walla Walla Treaty Councils: 1855 Walla Walla Treaty Council

https://www.historylink.org/File/5314

Political Elements of Nez Perce history during mid-1800s & War of 1877 by Stan Hoggatt (archive.org)

https://treaties.okstate.edu/treaties/treaty-with-the-nez-perces-1863-0843

Treaty of 1863 - Nez Perce National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

To celebrate the Deadwood's debut in 2004, Eric made Matt watch the pilot. If you wanted a reason to start watching HBO's Deadwood, this is your chance.