American History Through the Eyes of Radio ep12 1745 Leatherstocking Tales – Deerslayer Part 03. 1932

American flags, with a diversity of citizens standing in front. Men in jeans and t-shirts.
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On a fishing trip, Deer Slayer and his friends take shelter in Tom’s fortified home where they meet the lovely Judith. Though her sister Heddy may be the safer choice for suitors, many of the frontiersmen have an eye on Judith.

The men discuss the Indian trouble in the woods. Which are friendly, or enemy, and whether the Moravian missionaries work can be trusted.

Exploring the woods, the men travel by canoe as well as by foot. What kind of Indiann sign will they find? Is the camp site they ind full of bounty? Meaning taking scalps to prove a hostile Indian is no longer a threat?