Writing The West

This episode includes the following stories: Great Equalizer: the end of the cattle baron era... Sacajawea: the woman who opened the West to whites... The Cure: A sickly boy takes on the wilderness... Daredevil: An Eastern author takes on a log flume... ...and the poem "Eyes of Night" by Rick Steber. All stories and poems by Rick Steber. Used by permission of the author. Theme music is "Slobro Daz...

This episode includes the following stories: Shanghai'd: Portland's a dangerous place for a drinking man... Billy Clanton: One man's experience at the OK Corral... Nonstop: From Japan to California, a la Charles Lindbergh... Trail of Tears: The Umpqua tribe is forced off its homeland... ...and a special offer from Rick and Mike! All stories and poems by Rick Steber. Used by permission of the autho...

This episode includes the following stories: The Old Man of the Trail: A pioneer tries to make his path Westward a permanent one... She Who Watches: A Native tribe leaves its legacy... Ned the Carp: A cowboy talks about his favorite pet... Pioneer Home: A woman tells about her first house in the West... ...and the poem "World Goes " by Rick Steber. All stories and poems by Rick Steber. Used by per...

This episode includes the following stories: Orphans of the Trail: Mother and father die en route to the Oregon Country... Amazing: A child is given a high standard to live up to... Mountain Man Yarns: Jim Bridger tells a whopper ... Geronimo: One of the last true Native American heroes... ...and the poem "Distance" by Rick Steber. All stories and poems by Rick Steber. Used by permission of the au...

This episode includes the following stories: Confession: An old miner comes clean on his death bed... Mountain Fever: Disease plagues the Native Americans of the Northwest... Fate of the Tonquin: A culture clash leads to death and destruction... Outlaw Roots: How Western gunfighters came to be... ...and the poem "Roads" by Rick Steber. All stories and poems used by permission of the author. Theme...

This episode includes the following stories: The First Winter: A pioneer woman recalls the cold season in Oregon... Giant: A legend of a flesh-eating monster... Butch and Sundance: The true story of Robert Leroy Parker... Stink Bug: There's more than one way to catch a fish... ...and the poem " Edge of Land" by Rick Steber. All stories and poems by Rick Steber. Used by permission of the author. Th...

This episode includes the following stories: Annie: the fastest gunslinger on high heels... Indian Silver: A prospector tries to make a deal with an Arapaho band... The Crossing: Getting to the Oregon Trail was as dangerous as the trail itself... Narrow Escape: A young girl wanders away from a wagon train... ...and the poem "Starlight and Time" by Rick Steber. All stories and poems by Rick Steber....

This episode includes the following stories: The Goose Hunt: A hermit finds an innovative way to get dinner... Goodnight-Loving: The story of a famous trail's founder... Wind River Raving: Is there a gold vein that the miners missed? Measles: How to overcome a 19th century pandemic... ...and the poem "Edge of Land " by Rick Steber. All stories and poems by Rick Steber. Used by permission of the au...

This episode includes the following stories: Putrified: A mountain man regales a young lady about his exploits... Gentleman Jim: A boxer in the fight of his life... Grubstake: An old miner learns a lesson... Bee-Lieve It: Grandpa's sweet tooth lands him in trouble... ...and the poem "Speed of Horse" by Rick Steber. All stories and poems by Rick Steber. Used by permission of the author. Theme music...

This episode includes the following stories: Boiled Buffalo Hide: A river rafting trip goes awry... Davy Crockett: The true story of the King of the Wild Frontier After the War: A correspondent visits the Modoc tribe... Modern Logger: How the cutting of trees has changed... ...and the poem "Speed of Horse" by Rick Steber. All stories and poems by Rick Steber. Used by permission of the author. Them...

This episode includes the following stories: Rumors of Gold: How to respond to the news that there are riches for the taking? Mark Twain: The early days of the great American novelist... Redwood Observatory: The world learns about the tallest trees on earth... To Vote: A former slave braves the elements to exercise his rights... ...and the poem "Song of River" by Rick Steber. All stories and poems...

This episode includes the following stories: Wagons West: What you needed to survive the journey... Sir Francis Drake: Meet the man who discovered it all... The Great Migration: How the timber industry got its start... Goldrush Aftermath: What happened to Sutter and Marshall? ...and the poem "The Fine Art of Recording" by Rick Steber. All stories and poems by Rick Steber. Used by permission of the...

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This episode features the stories "Mystery Man," "Christmas Dinner," "Loop De Loop" and "Cattle King," as well as the poem "Progress." All stories and poems by Rick Steber. Used by permission of the author. Theme music is "Slobro Daze" by Danny Lee Allison. Sound effects found on YouTube and the Freesound Project.

This episode features the stories "War Horse," "Youngest Cowboy," "Black Demon" and "Big Ed," as well as the poem "Shape of Things to Come." Used by permission of the author. Theme music is "Slobro Daze" by Danny Lee Allison. Sound effects found on YouTube and the Freesound Project.

This episode features the stories "Tusko," "First Cattle Drive," "Sheep Shooters" and "Fishing Trip," as well as the poem "Ghost Dance." Used by permission of the author. Theme music is "Slobro Daze" by Danny Lee Allison. Sound effects found on YouTube and the Freesound Project.

This episode features the stories "Daredevil of the Sky," "Mules," "Lucky Hans" and "The Long Trail," as well as the poem "Standing at Sallahie." Used by permission of the author. Theme music is "Slobro Daze" by Danny Lee Allison. Sound effects found on YouTube and the Freesound Project.

This episode features the stories "Scared," "Famous Bert," "Death on the Trail" and "Sign of Distress," as well as the poem "Rain." Used by permission of the author. Theme music is "Slobro Daze" by Danny Lee Allison. Sound effects found on YouTube and the Freesound Project.

This episode features the stories "The Kid and the Footrace," "Discovering the Columbia," "Flying Mustanger" and "Missouri Mule," as well as the poem "Liberty." Used by permission of the author. Theme music is "Slobro Daze" by Danny Lee Allison. Sound effects found on YouTube and the Freesound Project.

This episode features the stories "Two Trains," "Tebo," "Rumrunners" and "Buffalo Wall," as well as the poem "Clouds and Snow." Used by permission of the author. Theme music is "Fiddle Diddle Mouse" from Freesound Music. www.ricksteberauthor.com

This episode features the stories "Cowboy Story," "Born Showmen," Flaming Red Hair" and "Grandpa's Story," as well as the poem "Light." Used by permission of the author. Theme music is "Slobro Daze" by Danny Lee Allison. www.ricksteberauthor.com

This episode features the stories "State of Jefferson," "The Holdup," "Trail of Feathers" and "The Milk Cow," as well as the poem "Names. Stories and poem used by permission of the author. Theme music is "Slowbro Daze " by Danny Lee Allison. www.ricksteberauthor.com

This episode features the stories "Firecracker," "Banished," "Tough" and "After the Attack," as well as the poem "Have A Heart." Stories and poem used by permission of the author. Theme music is "Slowbro Daze " by Danny Lee Allison. www.ricksteberauthor.com

This episode features the stories "The Pardon," "A Hard Trail," "John Day" and "Roving Spirit," as well as the poem "November Snow." Stories and poem used by permission of the author. Theme music is "Slowbro Daze " by Danny Lee Allison. www.ricksteberauthor.com

This episode features the stories "Kit Carson," "The Newspaper," "The Name" and "Copper Penny," as well as the poem "Trees." Stories and poem used by permission of the author. Theme music is "Slowbro Daze " by Danny Lee Allison. www.ricksteberauthor.com