The lore and legend of the American mountain man is a story that only seems to grow with time, with figures like Jeremiah Johnson and Hugh Glass becoming larger than life. Ashley Lubinsky, a historian and curator, separates fact from fiction to understand the mythology behind these rugged men who mapped the terrain, hunted, and traded with Native Americans in the early American West. [... more]

The legend of Liver Eating Johnson, a rugged mountain man, has grown over time, with stories of his violent nature and exploits on the American frontier. Ashley Lubinsky, a historian and expert on the subject, separates fact from fiction in this fascinating tale of a man who lived a larger-than-life existence. [... more]

The American Mountain Man, Liver Eating Johnson, is a figure shrouded in myth and legend. His story, which includes claims of eating the livers of his enemies, has been passed down through oral tradition and immortalized in books, movies, and popular culture. However, primary source documentation suggests that much of the story is exaggerated or false, and that Johnson's actual life was marked by violence and conflict, but also by a complex and nuanced relationship with the Native American tribes he encountered. [... more]

Liver Eating Johnson, a legendary figure in American mountain man history, is a story that has grown larger than life. Born John Garrison, he was known by several names, including John Johnston and Jeremiah Johnson. His life was marked by violence, including a reported incident where he ate the liver of a Crow warrior, which was later immortalized in a novel and a movie. However, primary source documentation suggests that many of the stories about him are exaggerated or entirely fabricated. [... more]