Last update : 11/20/24
Author : Steven Rinella, Clay Newcomb
Length : 6h02
Narrated by : Steven Rinella, Clay Newcomb
Category : History / Americas
Possibility of free reading : YES
Steven Rinella, host of The MeatEater Podcast, and Clay Newcomb, the voice behind MeatEater’s Bear Grease podcast, invite their audience to delve into a new series of tales. This time, they focus on the adventurous lives of the formidable Long Hunters, a group that includes notable individuals like Daniel Boone, Henry Skaggs, and Kasper Mansker. These men were the pioneering hunters and trappers who ventured into and utilized the First Far West, the region beyond the Appalachian Mountains, during the time between the Seven Years War and the American Revolution—a time that is often romanticized in American history.
The remarkable achievements of these brave and tenacious woodsmen have left an indelible mark on the national identity, emphasizing values such as individualism, capitalism, liberty, and the importance of preserving wilderness and wildlife.
Dive into the gripping tales of "MeatEater's American History: The Long Hunters (1761-1775)", penned and narrated by Steven Rinella and Clay Newcomb. This audiobook, with a runtime of 6 hours and 2 minutes, brings to life the daring and often perilous adventures of eighteenth-century frontiersmen known as the Long Hunters. These figures, including renowned names like Daniel Boone, were pivotal in shaping the American identity, embodying traits of resilience, individualism, and a profound connection with the wilderness.
Embrace this enthralling journey with our free trial period, offering the flexibility to cancel at any time. As you traverse this significant chapter in American history, Rinella and Newcomb's narration immerses you in a time where exploration and survival were intertwined.
Remember, the audiobook remains yours to keep even after the trial period ends or if you choose to cancel the subscription. For detailed information on the cancellation process, a guide can be found at the bottom of this page. Let "The Long Hunters" transport you back in time, exploring America's rugged past and the legacy of its early pioneers.