Jim Bridger - Part 3 - Go West!
The Explorers Podcast
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Bridger's Trials: Family Loss and the Mormon Encounter
This chapter examines Jim Bridger's personal struggles in the late 1840s, particularly the heart-wrenching loss of his daughter Mary Ann due to her capture by the Cayuse tribe. It also contextualizes his experiences within the backdrop of the Mexican-American War and the Mormon migration, shedding light on Bridger's complex interactions with significant historical figures like Brigham Young.
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