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Delve into the thrilling life of the legendary Buffalo Bill, as narrated by his own sister. Follow his journey from a humble mule-driver on the vast Kansas plains to a dashing Pony Express rider. Experience his valor as a cavalry scout and Indian fighter, his prowess as a buffalo hunter, and his rise to fame with his renowned Wild West Show. - Summary by Barry Eads

Thomas Horn Jr. was an infamous figure in the 19th-century American Old West. Cowboy, soldier, government scout, translator, and gunman, Horn’s storied life has become an important part of western folklore. In 1902, he was convicted for murdering a 14-year-old boy after a run-in during a feud with a cattle rancher. The Life of Tom Horn is his life story in his own words, written from prison before he met his fate at the gallows the following year.

Dive into the riveting life and extraordinary adventures of Wild Bill, the iconic American scout and spy. This podcast provides a candid account of his many daring escapades and narrow escapes. Widely revered as a unique frontier character, Wild Bill was known for his courage, cunning, and honor. His encounters often led to bloodshed, but always in self-defense or in the cause of justice. A necessary figure in the turbulent times of the Far West, Wild Bill was an agent of civilization and an ally of law and order. He skillfully navigated the dangerous world of the desperate, always managing to...

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 500+ audiobooks, all ad freeDavy Crockett is one of the legendary heroes of the North American frontier, celebrated in song and story. This is a very accessible account of his life from boyhood through his time as a scout and of high popularity to his tragic death at the battle of the Alamo. (Summary by Larry Wilson)

Anyone living in Rhodesia during the 1960s and 1970s would have had a father, husband, brother, or son called up in the defense of the war-torn, landlocked little country. A few of these brave men would have been members of the elite and secretive unit that struck terror into the hearts of the ZANLA and ZIPRA guerrillas infiltrating the country at that time - the Selous Scouts.