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S1 E4: The Horseback Party of Six: Pioneers of Courage and Determination
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In 1844, six pioneers from the Stephens-Townsend-Murphy wagon train became the first non-Indigenous people to cross the Sierra Nevada via the Truckee River corridor. Guided by Washoe people and driven by necessity, their journey shattered gender stereotypes and debunked myths of lone heroism. Their success opened a vital route for future emigrants and highlighted the crucial role of Indigenous knowledge and collaboration in westward expansion. Their legacy endures as a testament to courage and cooperation.
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