180-de la Salle part three
La Salle had an uphill battle at every turn. Men that deserted, credit problems by those who didn't like him, and Indian problems amongst th...
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This podcast will be a history narrative collected from various sources. I will be covering the stories of events and people that played a part in creating America. My goal is to give the li...
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179-de la Salle part Two
This episode continues with the adventures of la Salle, his trusted friend Tonty and others sometimes not so willing to continue with what l...
178-250 July 4th Anniversary - Ronald Reagan Speech March 8th 1983
To celebrate the 250th year of our great country I have decided to read a speech given by Ronald Reagan on March 8th 1983 labeled the "Evil...
177-dela Salle
This next series covers the exploits of Rene Robert Cavelier or better known as Sieur de La Salle. A man with great ambition and fortitude w...
176-Henri Joutel's Introduction
A letter was written by Henri Joutel to the publisher who in turn added Joutel's thoughts to his book as an introduction. He described the t...
175-Jolliet and Marquette's Travels
I tell of the travels of Jolliet and Marquette's travel to learn more about the mysteries of the great river, the Mississippi. Along their t...
174-Various Explorers and Religious Individuals Pushing Westward
This episode covers mostly the French events and individuals that were risking it all to find what lay beyond the territory already known to...
173-James Needham and Gabriel Arthur 1673 & 1674
The adventures of James Needham and Gabriel Arthur in 1673 and 1674, for one, did not end so well. The other experienced what few ever did,...
172-Expedition of Batts and Fallam 1671
A commission was given by Abraham Wood to Thomas Batts and Robert Fallam to explore the mountainous areas to the west. A short trek compared...
171-John Lederer Expeditions of 1669
Setting off from Virginia territory to learn of what lay to the west, three expeditions in the same year, most of the episode is taken from...
170-Edward Bland's Expedition of 1650
An expedition setting off from Fort Henry in Virginia with Edward Bland, Abraham Wood, Sackford Brewster, Elias Pennant and an Appamattuck g...
169-Abraham Wood
Who is Abraham Wood? In this episode we describe his life accomplishments making his way up the ladder from indentured servant to a major la...
168-Jean Nicolet's Wife
A request by a listener to go into detail about Jean Nicolet's wife, Gisis Kwen Anishnabek Bahmahmaadjimowin and their daughter Euphrosine M...
168- Thanksgiving Proclamation by George Washington
I read a proclamation handed down from George Washington in October of 1789 to dedicate the day of November 26th to give thanks for the nati...
167-Patrick Henry's Speech
For my part in celebrating the Fourth of July, I am going to read to you a speech given by Patrick Henry to the Continental Congress on Marc...
166-William Penn part six
Taking you through the years after 1711 until William Penn's family take over the Pennsylvania proprietary.
165-Correspondense between William Popple and William Penn
Popple who was secretary to the plantation office in 1688, wrote to Penn on varies topics and about the attacks that were being made against...
164-William Penn's Pep Talk
Pep talk, more of a scolding, William Penn was disappointed on the behavior of the colonists and the financial burden was taking its toll. H...
163-William Penn part five
Recounting Pennsylvania during the years 1702 through 1710 pertaining to meetings between the different Governors and the House and the asse...
162-William Penn part four
This episode is a continuation of the historical encounters and events of William Penn residing either in England or Philadelphia, trying to...