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E9 - Wolverine!: George Andrew Jackson Discovers Gold in the Rocky Mountains
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George Andrew Jackson - Gold in Colorado - Idaho Springs - Hot Springs - Wolverine attack - Clear Creek - Chicago Creek
The story of Colorado takes a turn, the first big discovery of gold in the mountains is made in current Idaho Springs, Colorado, near the confluence of Chicago and Clear Creeks. A hot spring, several mountain lions, mountain sheep and a wolverine greet our hero. A terrible fight and a treasure map!
Places to know: Floyd Hill, Evergreen, Bergen Park, Ute Trail, Jackson's Hill, Mother Cabrini Shrine, US40, I-70, Denver, Arapahoe City and Golden.
The people to know: George Andrew Jackson, Black Hawk (Jim Sanders), Tom Golden
The co-stars: Glutton (Carcajou)
Mountain Lions - Mountain Lions
Elk - Elk
Tools of note (belt axe, belt knife and skinning knife)
Note: Where's the mule in the story? Every time I see this story exhibited, there is a mule. There was no mule...sorry.
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