Jim Bridger against the Mormons

With the fur trade no longer lucrative, famous pioneer Jim Bridger opened a trading post in what is now Wyoming. Fort Bridger has become a popular destination for travelers along the Oregon Trail and those brave enough to try Hasting's Cutoff; migrants like the unfortunate Donner party. Bad luck aside, Bridger's fort – and his Green River Ferry – was doing so well financially that his new neighbor, Brigham Young, decided to take it from him. Also covered in this episode: Porter Rockwell, Sister Wives, The Whitman Massacre, Joseph Meek, Henry Fraeb and Louis Vasquez! Yes, I know it's a photo of Porter Rockwell! Please reread the title of this video! #wildwest #history #western

Jim Bridger Pt 1 Ashley's 100 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?vfESL7vjs8EM

Jim Bridger Pt 2 Bugs Boys – https://www.youtube.com/watch?viUHQULNGvfc

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Jim Bridger Pioneer of the American West Jerry Enzler – https://www.amazon.com/Jim-Bridger-Trailblazer-American-West/dp/080619197X/refsr_1_1?crid39712IOHTJVTB&keywordsjimbridgerjerryenzler&qid1675001445&sbooks&sprefixjimbridgerjerry%2Cstripbooks %2C120&sr1-1

Whitman Massacre Pt 1 How the West Was Screwed – https://open.spotify.com/episode/2avEWulV7wwe5LRnDaaoy5

Whitman Massacre Pt 2 How the West Was Screwed – https://open.spotify.com/episode/29TFAPU6WBYF18VgiwFWyQ

Jim Bridger (Just kidding, listen to this!) How the West Was Screwed – https://open.spotify.com/episode/6c5v7MdIJemcr7Jir2hCYB

Jim Bridger and Brigham Young Jerry Enzler Questions and Answers – https://www.fromthedesk.org/jim-bridger-brigham-young/

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