Deathwind in the Wilderness: The Lewis Wetzel Story

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3 ай бұрын

Venture into the untamed wilderness of the late 18th-century Appalachian frontier, along the Ohio River. In this episode of Stories of Appalachia, Steve and Rod unearth the life and lore of Lewis Wetzel, a man whose name is etched in the annals of history as a fearless pioneer, frontiersman, and Indian fighter.
Join us on a journey through time as we trace Wetzel's origins from uncertain beginnings to his rise as a formidable force known for his exceptional weapon skills who earned the name "Deathwind." We'll recount his harrowing escape from capture at just 13 years old, his notorious reputation that stirred a mix of fear and admiration, and the long, dark ponytail that became his trademark among the ladies of the frontier.
But Wetzel's story is not without its shadows. We explore the controversial actions and the thirst for vengeance that drove him to extremes. From daring jailbreaks to a life's end shrouded in mystery, this is a tale that mirrors the complexities of the Appalachian frontier itself.
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@neeceeboo777 3 ай бұрын

This is an awesome story y'all. Thank you for sharing this.

@StoriesofAppalachia 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@spiralrose 3 ай бұрын

Awesome❤️

@StoriesofAppalachia 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@debluetailfly 3 ай бұрын

Mark Baker learned to load on the run. I believe he was the one who taught Daniel Day Lewis.

@shawnbaird4873 Ай бұрын

You are correct

@debluetailfly 3 ай бұрын

Read a lot about Lewis Wetzel in Muzzleloader Magazine. Otherwise, I probably wouldn't have heard much about him.

@lonniemonroe2714 Ай бұрын

3 books by Zane Grey are about Wetzel & the Zane family

@StoriesofAppalachia Ай бұрын

We’ll have to check them out.

@sonunderbloodundertheblood1612 26 күн бұрын

Wrong is wrong and right is right. Can't get away from that reality! Deal with it.

@tonyp4092 2 ай бұрын

Axl Rose and Fabio.

@robertganther3695 3 ай бұрын

You should do a video on Sam Brady.

@StoriesofAppalachia 3 ай бұрын

Is that the guy that jumped over a river to escape pursuing Indians in Ohio? If so, yeah, his would be a great story to tell!

@robertganther3695 3 ай бұрын

@@StoriesofAppalachia Yes, I would love to hear his story told by you two.

@hauntedmoodylady 3 ай бұрын

I came across your channel today, subscribed, and watched this video. I'm only interested in objective history, presented factually, I certainly have no interest in history being interpreted through the Hollyweird inspired political correctness of the 21st century. This is the first time that I've heard of Wetzel. There are a couple of thing s which "standout' to me in this story. This story is centered around Wetzel, his family, who the Indians killed, and the Indians who Wetzel killed. This story is sort of what could be called a "microcosm" or individual example of the much larger story played out during that time. Consider the story of General Andrew Jackson, I have a relative who fought with Jackson both in the Indian wars (Tennessee, Alabama, & Georgia), and against the British (the battle of New Orleans). Most "worthy", or "noble" fighters were those who fought similar enemies, not those who attacked settlements (often with the noble fighters away) mascaraing settlements of women, children, and other non - combatants. Andrew Jackson very determinedly hunted down "warriors" who murdered defenseless women, and children killing virtually all. several "settlements." There is an example of an Indian mother bringing her infant to Andrew Jackson offering him the infant. The infant was one of at least two who Jackson raised to adulthood. As time passed along Andrew Jackson's portrait was placed on the US paper $20.00 bill, generations, upon generations of Indians remaining in that part of the US, such as the Smokey Mountains would NOT carry $20.00 bills purely because Jackson's face was on the bill. In spite of everything, I believe those pioneers lived by a much higher, and more honorable code (culture) than that of today..

@StoriesofAppalachia 3 ай бұрын

We appreciate you watching our story and subscribing. Thanks!

@lonniemonroe2714 Ай бұрын

Check out Zane Grey 3 books of Wetzel