National Parks - Calling In The Cavalry | 2

National Parks - Calling In The Cavalry | 2

Yellowstone was our nation’s first national park. Its strange, wondrous landscapes were perfect for exploration - and exploitation. Upon Yellowstone’s discovery by white Americans, two races began: one to build a railroad to the park to capture its commercial potential, another to protect the land from desecration. One will fail, bringing down with it the nation’s economy. The other will require the US Army to succeed, but leave thousands of animals slaughtered and Native American tribes displaced.


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Dutch Manhattan - Buying Manhattan | 2

Dutch Manhattan - Buying Manhattan | 2

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Dutch Manhattan - Henry Hudson’s Big Mistake | 1

Dutch Manhattan - Henry Hudson’s Big Mistake | 1

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The Bastard Brigade - Showdown in the Alps | 6

The Bastard Brigade - Showdown in the Alps | 6

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The Bastard Brigade - The Most Wanted Men | 5

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The Bastard Brigade - The Strangest Man | 4

The Bastard Brigade - The Strangest Man | 4

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The Bastard Brigade - The Kennedy Curse | 3

The Bastard Brigade - The Kennedy Curse | 3

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