The Wild Wild Death
Discover the untold stories of the Wild West with The Wild Wild Death podcast. Dive into gripping tales of unusual deaths, historical tragedies, and the life-threatening dangers faced by pioneers in the 19th century. From bizarre medical mishaps to true crime, we talk about the dark side of frontier life. Perfect for history enthusiasts and true crime fans seeking the wildest stories of the past.
The Wild Wild Death
Elizabeth Markham says "THE HELL WITH IT!"
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2222 Media, Jack James Busa, Susan Busa Leshner & Leslie Cidale
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Season 2
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Episode 5
The Oregon Trail was a test of endurance for everyone, but especially for women pioneers. What happens when one woman has had enough?
If you'd like to know more of the history behind this episode of The Wild Wild Death, please check out these links:
- https://www.theresahuppauthor.com/blog/2017/03/22/elizabeth-markham-one-womans-perspective-on-the-oregon-trail-and-on-matrimony/
- https://www.history.com/news/9-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-oregon-trail
- https://www.grunge.com/1650142/most-brutal-deaths-oregon-trail/
- https://octa-trails.org/articles/life-and-death-on-the-oregon-trail/?srsltid=AfmBOopVvj_a0djifEfgQhQqBO2DCH4fqK4vWe2ocRSnsTvPL_4Sg0Fa
- https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SJH18911211.2.34&srpos=2&e=------189-en--20--1--txt-txIN-elizabeth+markham-------1
- http://www.theragens.com/fifty_years/fifty_years_in_oregon_18-19.htm
- http://www.oregonpioneers.com/diaries.htm
- https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/History_of_Oregon_Literature/Chapter_27
- https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/edwin-markham
