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11 episodes in frontier-fighters
Frontier Fighters
In 1890, tensions rise in South Dakota as a Paiute Indian named Wawoka spreads a message of peace through a ghost dance, but a rival chief incites violence against white settlers. General Nelson A. Miles is called upon to restore order amidst the brewing conflict.
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Annie D. Talent inspires a group of pioneers to brave the harsh conditions of the Dakotas in 1874. As they face severe winter and dwindling supplies, her courage becomes the linchpin for their survival and determination.
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In Oregon and the Pacific Republic, tensions rise in Oregon as conspirators plot to establish a separate republic amidst the looming Civil War. Governor Whitaker must act decisively to maintain order and loyalty to the Union.
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Stephen F. Austin faces immense challenges as he takes on the mantle of leadership in Texas after his father's death. He must rally settlers and navigate political turmoil to fulfill his father's dream of colonization.
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In Cochise and Captain Tom Jeffords, General Howard seeks to bring peace to Arizona by confronting the powerful Apache leader, Cochise, with the help of Captain Jeffords, who has a complicated relationship with the renegade chief. The stakes are high as they navigate the tensions between the federal government and the Apache nation.
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Reverend Thomas Starr King arrives in California to serve his congregation amidst the looming threat of the Civil War. As tensions rise, he dedicates himself to preserving the Union, risking his life for his beliefs.
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Brigham Young faces the challenges of leadership and faith as he guides his followers to a new home in the West.
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The Donner Party faces dire challenges as they attempt to traverse a treacherous route to California in 1846. With dwindling supplies and rising tensions, their journey becomes a fight for survival against the harsh elements and their own despair.
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Dr. John McLaughlin, chief factor of the Hudson's Bay Company, navigates the complexities of American emigration to the Oregon Country while facing hostility from both Americans and British authorities. His generosity towards American settlers puts him at odds with his employers and ultimately leads to his downfall.
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Dr. Marcus Whitman, a dedicated missionary and physician, embarks on a perilous journey to the Oregon Country to establish a mission and secure its future for America. His commitment to his faith and the welfare of the indigenous people leads him into a tragic confrontation with the realities of frontier life.
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Lieutenant Zebulon Pike leads a small detachment into the Southwest to gather intelligence after the Louisiana Purchase, facing overwhelming odds against Spanish forces and the harsh elements of nature.