tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post1362520221064805240..comments2024-03-25T12:21:56.752-05:00Comments on Sweethearts Of The West: James P. Beckwourth: An Extraordinary Adventurer and ExplorerCaroline Clemmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-25148744520119310702015-03-19T18:51:12.147-05:002015-03-19T18:51:12.147-05:00I had never heard of him either--not until I start...I had never heard of him either--not until I started to do research for a good subject for the SOTW blog. Can you believe they actually made a commemorative stamp in his honor? Who knew? He was quite a character.<br />Thank you so much for coming and commenting. I appreciate it.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-36766682413593804432015-03-19T17:36:11.381-05:002015-03-19T17:36:11.381-05:00Sarah, I loved this story! I have never heard of t...Sarah, I loved this story! I have never heard of this man before--and evidently, he's someone I SHOULD have heard about! What a fascinating life he had. BTW, my brother-in-law is named James Pierson. LOL Great post--I really enjoyed it.<br />CherylCheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-23292745361331356872015-03-19T12:29:55.997-05:002015-03-19T12:29:55.997-05:00I felt similar thoughts about this man's unusu...I felt similar thoughts about this man's unusual situation. Of course, in that time period there were different social mores and cultural ideas. I suppose his father was enlightened more than others, but just not by our standards today. Confusing to say the least.<br />I really do appreciate your comments, Gerald. It's so good to hear from you.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-5955051360142472382015-03-19T08:14:05.557-05:002015-03-19T08:14:05.557-05:00Absolutely fascinating! I so much love reading ab...Absolutely fascinating! I so much love reading about these extraordinary but complex people and trying to imagine their lives. From the beginning, when his white father both owned a slave and had children by her, but was honorable enough to acknowledge the children as his own and raise them free? It's not as easy in real life to assign hero and villain roles to characters, is it? That's the sort of character we try to bring to life in our writing.Gerald Costlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629993135051504254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-87332956459579209062015-03-19T05:58:10.159-05:002015-03-19T05:58:10.159-05:00Doris, an Easterner like me doesn't get a chan...Doris, an Easterner like me doesn't get a chance to hear about some of the fascinating pioneers and explorers of the west because we're so involved in our local history. I found Beckwourth's story so unique and inspiring. I had never heard of this outstanding American before.<br />Thank you so much for your comment.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-2149081984125917352015-03-19T00:01:04.207-05:002015-03-19T00:01:04.207-05:00Mr. Beckworth is a much a part of the area I live ...Mr. Beckworth is a much a part of the area I live in now as the mountains and plains. I have also have a friend who has written a screenplay about the man. He is endlessly fascinating and I thank you for writing about he and his accomplishements. Great post. Doris McCraw/Angela RainesRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-40657027310256312142015-03-18T18:57:41.956-05:002015-03-18T18:57:41.956-05:00Celia, thank you for your compliments. It was a st...Celia, thank you for your compliments. It was a stroke of luck that I came across this amazing man. I was just amazed at how much he accomplished--and against such incredible odds. <br />I have to confess, I forgot to announce my blog today because I was lost in the excitement of my birthday. I am so glad I still have tomorrow here. <br />Thank you so much for coming and commenting. It's always so good to have your support.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-59495414710836266982015-03-18T16:26:45.049-05:002015-03-18T16:26:45.049-05:00It is totally incomprehensible how a black man, al...It is totally incomprehensible how a black man, although not a pure black man, could possibly have done as much as he did. First, he was lucky his "father" sent him off to learn a trade, and probably this young man who had a backbone, a stubborn streak, a fearless nature, as well as being intelligent, took advantage of his freedom and left the area to roam.<br />Never heard of him, yet...in the 60s?--he was honored and also had a stamp made with his visage.<br />He appears to be a big man, which would certainly have aided in his dealings with the Crows and whomever else he came in contact with.<br />Sarah, you have found a gem of a story here. Amazing and exciting, too. <br />Thanks..this was great!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.com