EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 19 MIN
The Adventures of Captain Bonneville Chapter 4
from The Washington Irving Library · host Washington Irving
In which Captain Bonneville's caravan encounters a warlike yet curious band of Crow Indians, whose initial hostile display gives way to surprising friendliness mingled with covert pilfering, while the travelling party navigates the rugged and elevated terrain of the Black Hills and surrounding regions, encountering the challenges of rarefied air and barren landscapes. Among the diverse company, the hapless cook Tom Cain attempts a bold buffalo hunt, only to become lost and later recovered, adding a touch of folly and humanity to the expedition’s arduous progress.
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In which Captain Bonneville's caravan encounters a warlike yet curious band of Crow Indians, whose initial hostile display gives way to surprising friendliness mingled with covert pilfering, while the travelling party navigates the rugged and elevated terrain of the Black Hills and surrounding regions, encountering the challenges of rarefied air and barren landscapes. Among the diverse company, the hapless cook Tom Cain attempts a bold buffalo hunt, only to become lost and later recovered, adding a touch of folly and humanity to the expedition’s arduous progress.
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