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Song of Hugh Glass

Song of Hugh Glass

By: John Neihardt
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Set in 1823, just after the Leavenworth campaign against the Arikara Indians, this gripping poem chronicles the perilous journey of Major Andrew Henrys expedition across the Trans-Missouri region. At its heart lies the intense relationship between two trappers, Hugh Glass and Jamie, whose bond deepens through shared trials of hunting and survival. However, betrayal shatters their camaraderie when Jamie abandons Hugh, leaving him for dead by the unforgiving Missouri River. Against all odds, Hugh survives, fueled by a burning desire for revenge as he seeks out the friend who forsook him. The poignant final canto reveals a powerful reckoning, as both men confront their vulnerabilities and the profound implications of their choices. (Introduction by Godsend)Copyright 19th and 20th Century Fiction Science Social Sciences World
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  • 004 - The Return of the Ghost

    004 - The Return of the Ghost
    Feb 21 2026
    Set in 1823, just after the Leavenworth campaign against the Arikara Indians, this gripping poem chronicles the perilous journey of Major Andrew Henrys expedition across the Trans-Missouri region. At its heart lies the intense relationship between two trappers, Hugh Glass and Jamie, whose bond deepens through shared trials of hunting and survival. However, betrayal shatters their camaraderie when Jamie abandons Hugh, leaving him for dead by the unforgiving Missouri River. Against all odds, Hugh survives, fueled by a burning desire for revenge as he seeks out the friend who forsook him. The poignant final canto reveals a powerful reckoning, as both men confront their vulnerabilities and the profound implications of their choices. (Introduction by Godsend)
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    16 mins
  • 003 - The Crawl

    003 - The Crawl
    Feb 21 2026
    Set in 1823, just after the Leavenworth campaign against the Arikara Indians, this gripping poem chronicles the perilous journey of Major Andrew Henrys expedition across the Trans-Missouri region. At its heart lies the intense relationship between two trappers, Hugh Glass and Jamie, whose bond deepens through shared trials of hunting and survival. However, betrayal shatters their camaraderie when Jamie abandons Hugh, leaving him for dead by the unforgiving Missouri River. Against all odds, Hugh survives, fueled by a burning desire for revenge as he seeks out the friend who forsook him. The poignant final canto reveals a powerful reckoning, as both men confront their vulnerabilities and the profound implications of their choices. (Introduction by Godsend)
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    1 hr and 4 mins
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