The Legendary Mountain Man Who Survived 50 Years on the Trail

Imagine spending fifty years on the edge of survival, navigating the untamed Wild West as a scout, a guide, and a warrior.

John Young Nelson wasn’t just a frontiersman—he was a legend. Adopted by the Sioux, married to a Native American woman, and a trusted scout for the U.S. Army, his life was a whirlwind of adventure, danger, and resilience.

From surviving deadly ambushes to guiding caravans through treacherous terrain, Nelson’s story is more than just history—it’s the raw, unfiltered essence of the American frontier. His journey stands as one of the most legendary accounts of a mountain man ever recorded, and in this narration, we’ll bring his incredible tale to life, told through his own extraordinary firsthand testimony.”

Join me as we uncover the legendary life of John Young Nelson—a man who lived and thrived where few dared to tread. My name is Jake, and this is Wild America.

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00:00:00 John Young Nelson
00:01:06 Chapter I
00:18:57 Chapter II
00:32:43 Chapter III
00:51:16 Chapter IV
00:59:15 Chapter V
01:18:05 Chapter VI
01:37:54 Chapter VII
01:50:55 Chapter VIII
02:07:23 Chapter IX
02:27:25 Chapter X
02:37:17 Chapter XI
02:52:34 Chapter XII
03:03:37 Chapter XIII
03:15:56 Chapter XIV
03:26:51 Chapter XV
03:37:03 Chapter XVI
03:52:39 Chapter XVII
04:06:55 Chapter XVIII
04:23:16 Chapter XIX
04:40:03 Chapter XX
04:53:04 Chapter XXI
05:10:42 Chapter XXII
05:29:40 Chapter XXIII
05:57:59 Chapter XXIV
06:15:50 Chapter XXV
06:32:38 Chapter XXVI
06:49:06 Chapter XXVII
07:06:05 Chapter XXVIII
07:22:33 Chapter XXIX
07:40:35 Chapter XXX

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