Tales of the Undaunted

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Perhaps no legendary character stimulated the imagination of the settlement of the country than did the episodic career of Josh Epps. An illiterate mountain man turned wagon train guide, cattle drover, and baron of the vast plains of the Texas ranchlands. He gained legendary status due to the historical significance of his undaunted exploits and valor on the battlefield of the American wilderness. Josh’s personality and ability to real off an inexhaustible string of Tall Tales exaggerating his own episodes gave him legendary status; he was a celebrant among the itinerate teller of tall tales who brought cultural literacy to the settlers, burrowed deep in the wilderness. The tales of the undaunted characters associated with Josh Epps earned a permanent place on the shelves of the collective memory of the early pioneers. Its what made America, American. The undaunted frontiersman of Josh’s day, ruled out fear, and survived at a time in history when staying alive was an achievement, and gaining success, a miracle.

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