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- The American West
- Britain - Changing Lives
- This Module
- In 1846 a young journalist from Boston called Francis Parkman made a journey down the Oregon Trail, to experience the life of the Oglala Sioux. This module tells his story: how he made contact with the Oglala west of Fort Laramie, Wyoming; how he described the customs of the tribe; and how, feverish with excitement, he participated in an exhilarating Oglala ritual: the Great Buffalo Hunt.
- Credits
Seven Journeys in the American West
An early traveller in the West recalls life with the Oglala, and the ritual of the Great Buffalo Hunt. (8 mins)
Chapter Breakdown
- 1.Francis Parkman makes a journey down the Oregon Trail, in search of the Plains Indians.
- 2. Parkman heads west of Fort Laramie - and makes contact with the Oglala.
- 3. A snapshot of Oglala life, as recorded by Francis Parkman.
- 4. A sacred ritual: the Great Buffalo Hunt.
- 5. Francis Parkman reflects on the future for the Oglala Indians.
Picture Viewer
Location details
The ruins of Fort Laramie in Wyoming are wonderfully evocative, and well worth a visit. This place was once the crossroads of a nation moving west. Originally a fur trading post, it was the last stop for the wagon trains before attempting the arduous journey west.
We were taken to the Little Medicine Bow River (the site of Parkman's buffalo hunt) by an expert local guide, Jon Noyes. We filmed the buffalo at Custer State Park, South Dakota under the supervision of the Park Ranger, Craig Pugsley. So exciting - one of the best filming days of my career.
DVD
DVD Coming Soon!
We hope to release a new DVD pack containing all the video modules for the British timelines including 'Changing Lives', 'Rulers & Ruled', and 'Empire & Nations'.
