Mary Draper Ingles

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

Kidnapped by the Shawnee with her two sons. She escaped, traveled 500 to 600 miles, crossed 145 creeks and rivers, nearly froze, survived living on black walnuts, wild grapes, sassafras leaves, blackberries, even dead animals. After traveling 42 days she was reunited with her husband. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices