1001 Stories From the Old West

**Chapter 9 Summary — "Scenes at Fort Laramie" from The Oregon Trail by Francis Parkman (1849)** Parkman's ninth chapter is a vivid snapshot of life at Fort Laramie, the great frontier crossroads where cultures, tempers, and ambitions collided on the mid‑19th‑century plains. For your show notes, this version emphasizes atmosphere, character, and the cinematic detail your listeners enjoy. 🌵 Life a...

METwo great stories here- the first from the autobiography of Calamity Jane, and the second from Custer's wife Libby, who accompanied him on the Plains campaigns. The theme is 'GerryOwen'- an old Irish tune that Custer picked to be the 7th Cavalry's official song. narration by Kevin Sikes. New Twitter address- @1001podcast Follow Us!  Get all of our shows at one website: WWW.BESTOF1001STORIES.COM...

Chapter 8 Summary Taking French Leave Concise summary: In Chapter 8 Parkman recounts the party's departure from the Platte country and their approach toward Fort Laramie, focusing on the small dramas of travel — disagreements among companions, the decision to separate from the English officers, encounters with traders and emigrants, and Parkman's close observations of frontier life. The chapter em...

Two great old west pieces by historian Emerson Hough from his 'Passing of the Frontier'.   Get all of our shows at one website: www.bestof1001stories.com REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON!  https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork . Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a...

In chapter 7 of Francis Parkman's "Oregon Trail" , which was titled "The Buffalo", I promised this article from Teddy Roosevelt's Presidential library. Its titled "Did Theodore Roosevelt Save the Bison?"- and the answer follows. Check out www.bestof1001stories.com for all 12 of our 1001 Podcasts!

"Good men" and "bad men" were often one and the same in the west. The law breakers and the law keepers had to be good with a gun and have the courage to use it. These are some memories from sheriffs as well as from T.R. Roosevelt regarding the West of the 19th century and what made it a unique time in history.  Get all of our shows at one website: httpWWW.BESTOF1001STORIES.COMs://.1001storiespodca...

CHAPTER 7 'THE BUFFALO' In Francis Parkman's classic 1849 travelogue, The Oregon Trail (originally titled The California and Oregon Trail), Chapter 7, titled "The Buffalo," focuses on the party's first significant encounter with the great buffalo herds of the American West.  Summary of Chapter 7: "The Buffalo" The Sighting: As the party travels along the Platte River, they finally encounter the ma...

Fort Laramie was a radio Western series that aired Sundays on CBS from January 22 - October 28, 1956. Produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell, this Western drama depicted life at old Fort Laramie during the 19th Century. The 40 episodes starred Raymond Burr as Lee Quince, captain of the cavalry. One year later, Burr became a television star as Perry Mason. Supporting regulars included Vic Perri...

  In Chapter 6, "The Platte and the Desert," Francis Parkman and his party reach the Platte River, entering buffalo country and a harsh, desert-like environment. The chapter details the landscape of the vast, shallow Platte, the group's buffalo hunting, encounters with other travelers, and internal tensions within the party. Check out 'A General History of the Pirates' at 1001 Stories For the Road...

Tales of the Texas Rangers was a popular western police procedural radio drama that aired on NBC from July 1950 to September 1952. Often described as a western version of Dragnet, the show featured stories based on actual Texas Ranger case files from 1928 to 1948.  Show Overview Protagonist: Movie star Joel McCrea starred as Texas Ranger Jayce Pearson. Modern Setting: Unlike typical 19th-century w...

Contrary to the general opinion- all colors and creeds of American men fought for the U.S Cavalry to protect settlers, railroads, and freight wagons from warring Indians. In this account, written sometime after the Battle at Beecher's Island, the writer, who was a young Jewish boy from New York who signed up with the US Cavalry as a volunteer scout, describes the defense of Beecher's Island from o...

In Chapter 5 of Francis Parkman's The Oregon Trail, titled "The Big Blue," the narrator and his party advance deeper into the wilderness and encounter the heightening tensions of the westward migration.  Key Events and Themes The Mormon Panic: The chapter opens with a "great alarm" among the emigrants at Independence. Rumors circulated that a massive party of 2,300 Mormons was moving nearby. Given...

Fort Laramie is a CBS Radio Western series starring Raymond Burr as Captain Lee Quince. It aired Sunday afternoons January 22–October 28, 1956, at 5:30 pm ET.  Produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell, this Western drama depicted life at old Fort Laramie during the 19th Century. The 41 episodes starred Raymond Burr as Lee Quince, captain of the cavalry. One year later, Burr became a television s...

Chapter 3: Fort Leavenworth  Arrival at the Frontier: After struggling up the Missouri River on a steamboat, Parkman and his party arrive at Fort Leavenworth. He describes the fort as a remote but orderly military outpost on the edge of the wilderness. The Contrast of Life: Parkman observes the interaction between the disciplined U.S. military presence and the "wild" characters of the frontier, in...

This excellent account can be found in the book 'Indian Fights & Fighters- The Soldiers and the Sioux' by Cyrus Townsend Brady New Twitter address- @1001podcast Follow Us!    Get all of our shows at one website: WWW.BESTOF1001STORIES.COM REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON!  https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork...

The Oregon Trail Chapter 2 often covers the initial stages of the journey, focusing on the immense preparations, the chaotic departure from Independence/St. Joseph, Missouri, and early encounters with the vast plains, including challenges like weather, trail dust, broken equipment, and the initial, sometimes tense, interactions with Native American groups, setting the scene for the incredible hard...

Currently beginning at 1001 Stories From the Old West- will alternate with Radio shows) (Also planned "Six Years As A Texas Ranger") for 2026 "The Oregon Trail : Sketches of Prairie and Rocky-Mountain Life" by Francis Parkman is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the experiences and observations of the author and his companion as they embark on a significant...

Tales of the Texas Rangers, a western adventure old-time radio drama, premiered on July 8, 1950, on the US NBC radio network and remained on the air through September 14, 1952. Movie star Joel McCrea starred as Texas Ranger Jayce Pearson, who used the latest scientific techniques to identify the criminals and his faithful horse, Charcoal, to track them down. The shows were reenactments of actual T...

Sheriff Matt Dillon takes no guff from anyone- including gentlemen gamblers and killers

Tales of the Texas Rangers, a western adventure old-time radio drama, premiered on July 8, 1950, on the US NBC radio network and remained on the air through September 14, 1952. Movie star Joel McCrea starred as Texas Ranger Jayce Pearson, who used the latest scientific techniques to identify the criminals and his faithful horse, Charcoal, to track them down. The shows were reenactments of actual T...

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Have Gun Will Travel was a popular American Western television series that aired on CBS from 1957 through 1963. It was the #4 show in the Nielsen ratings in its first year, and #3 for the next three years. It was one of the few television shows to spawn a successful radio version. The radio series debuted on November 23, 1958. The show followed the adventures of Paladin, a gentleman-turned-gunfigh...

  With the success of Dragnet in 1949-50, radio networks rushed to fill the airwaves with more realistic police procedural dramas. Tales of the Texas Rangers was one of these. Stacy Keach, Sr. was able to gain to the cooperation of the legendary Texas law enforcement agency to adapt stories from their case files. While the agency was formed in 1835, the cases adapted for radio were from between th...

Wyatt Earp, Jesse James,Billy the Kid, and maany others became legends of the west- this is their story! Check out all 12 1001 podcasts at www.bestof1001stories.com

A special presentation for our fans at 1001 Stories From The Old West- this is a deep dive story on the gunfighters of the old west I did about 7 years ago. Its always been one of my favorites and I hope you enjoy it and share it with others. In part one we talk about Bat Masterson, Bill Tilghman, Bass Reeves, Clay Allison, Mysterious Dave Mather, and many other legends.  Check out our new website...