The “Instigation of the Hide Trade” is part one of a six-part series entitled “Buffalo Days” episode one written and produced by Mike King provides a partial background of what leads up to the Buffalo Hide Trade. The story narrated by Brad Smalley describes the beginning of the fur trade in Kansas and how the expansion West over this vast prairie becomes a slaughtering ground of the American Bison.
Prepare to step into the dusty boots of Charles Rath and the pioneering Buffalo hunters of the mid-19th century. Our journey starts in the buffalo-strewn plains of the Selenian River Valley, winds through gold strikes, and climaxes in a face-off with Native American tribes. This episode is a time capsule to a forgotten era, a masterclass in survival, and a tribute to the men and women who braved the wilderness and helped shape America's history.
Feel the tension simmer as we chart the perilous relationships between the settlers and the Native American tribes, and the dramatic turns of Rath’s personal life. Ride along the whistle of the Santa Fe Railway as it opens up a floodgate of settlers into the West, and tune into the hum of the emerging industrial age. Don't miss out on this intriguing tale of the past, complete with epic hunts, savage massacres, and tales of daring survival. This is not just a history lesson, it's a chance to relive the pulse-pounding drama of the Wild West.
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