Episode 59 — Tales of the Rangers — Part IX — Bigfoot & Conan

In 1932, Robert E. Howard created his most enduring and popular character — Conan the Cimmerian. Part of Conan’s DNA came from the legendary Texas Ranger Bigfoot Wallace. This episode explores that connection: 

Further reading:

Beyond the Black River by Robert E. Howard

On An Underwood No. 5 — Bigfoot vs. Bigfoot: Biggest Bout of the 19th century! Or…The Four Deaths of Chief Bigfoot by Ben Friberg

Beyond the Black River — Is It Really Beyond the Brazos River, Part 1 by John Bullard

Part 2

Part 3

 

Texas Indian Fighters — AJ Sowell

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