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Dr. History's Tales of the Old West - A podcast by Dr. Ken Turner - Tuesdays

He was a cold, calculating and ruthless businessman, but was successful at the fur trading business. He followed Lewis and Clark for several years with bands of trappers that included some who were with Lewis and Clark. He underpaid his trappers and overcharged them for supplies, but died a rich man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices