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The Old West Collection: History of The Old West
Written by Jimmy Gray
Narrated by Donnie Blanz and Joe Loesch
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The mythical legends and historical allure of the old west come galloping onward with The Old West Collection: Amazing Legends and Incredible Tales of the American West. This thundering 8 hour audio compendium celebrates the epic events of America's frontier, whether rediscovering the California gold rush at Sutter's Mill in '49 or recreating the outsized personalities of John Jacob Astor, Belle Starr and Billy The Kid. From racing on horseback for Oklahoma land in '89 to Dodge and Last Chance Gulch, The Old West Collection sits you around the campfire vividly recounting the saga and stories of a dusty, velvet-trimmed era.
Jimmy Gray serves as our senior staff writer and is the inspiration behind many of our audio books. Jimmy has written for various periodicals including, Field & Stream and Outdoor Life. Additionally, he has been a contributing writer for USA Today newspaper. Jimmy is a living history book.
Donnie Blanz is a real cowboy, actor, model, and TV show host. He has narrated several audio-books for Readio Theatre.
Jimmy Gray serves as our senior staff writer and is the inspiration behind many of our audio books. Jimmy has written for various periodicals including, Field & Stream and Outdoor Life. Additionally, he has been a contributing writer for USA Today newspaper. Jimmy is a living history book.
Donnie Blanz is a real cowboy, actor, model, and TV show host. He has narrated several audio-books for Readio Theatre.
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