Part 2: A New Enterprise on the Western Frontier
About this episode
The episode recounts Josiah Wright Moore's journey to Fort Hays, Kansas, and his transition from wood hauling to buffalo hunting under the mentorship of Jim White.
Send us Fan Mail Josiah Wright Moore, a young New Englander who traveled to Fort Hays, Kansas, in 1870 to make his fortune, recounts his initial struggles and a pivotal meeting with an experienced buffalo hunter named Jim White. After deciding to transition from hauling wood to buffalo hunting, Josiah attempts to purchase a wagon and team, which leads to a rough encounter with a stable owner who turns out to be Jim himself. Jim ultimately takes Josiah under his wing, and together they encount...
People in this episode
Hosts: Michael King, Brad Smalley
Topics covered
- Western Frontier
- Buffalo Hunting
- Historical Struggles
- Pivotal Meetings
- Entrepreneurship
Keywords
- Josiah Wright Moore
- Jim White
- Fort Hays
- buffalo hunting
- 1870
- Western Frontier
- entrepreneurship
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Fort Hays, Kansas
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