EPISODE · Jan 18, 2022 · 24 MIN
Trappers and Trailblazers - Part 2
from Dr. History's Tales of the Old West · host Dr. Ken Turner
William Ashley formed the Rocky Mountain Fur Company. In 1822 he hired Jed Smith, Jim Bridger, Tom Fitzpatrick, Hugh Glass and the Sublette brothers. He organized the first rendezvous at Henry’s Fork on the Green River, each year moving to other locations, Fort Hall, Pierre’s Hole, Jackson Hole and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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William Ashley formed the Rocky Mountain Fur Company. In 1822 he hired Jed Smith, Jim Bridger, Tom Fitzpatrick, Hugh Glass and the Sublette brothers. He organized the first rendezvous at Henry’s Fork on the Green River, each year moving to other locations, Fort Hall, Pierre’s Hole, Jackson Hole and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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