Jim Bridger, “The Grand Old Man of the Rockies”
Written by Grace Raymond Hebard and E. A. Brininstool
Narrated by Larry G. Jones
4.5/5
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About this audiobook
Jim Bridger was a legendary frontiersman of the western United States c. 1820-1850. In addition to being a skilled outdoorsman, he was also an expert mediator. Bridger helped negotiate relations among Native tribes and the white men who were intruding on their land. This book aims to preserve the extraordinary legacy of this humble man who certainly earned his reputation as “The Grand Old Man of the Rockies.”
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- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5While the story of James Bridger is fascinating, the level of annoyance generated by the narrator's seemingly stereotypical and contrived "old timer" accent is unbearable.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Just the facets and not a great deal of fluff! An enjoyable read.