She was one of the richest women in the world.  A quaker who some thought was simply too miserly in her ways, yet a shrewd investor who outperformed her male counterparts in a time when women where not accepted in most financial markets...

She was one of the richest women in the world.&nbsp; A quaker who some thought was simply too miserly in her ways, yet a shrewd investor who outperformed her male counterparts in a time when women where not accepted in most financial markets...

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American Countryside

Telling the stories behind the people, places and events from across the American countryside.

Telling the stories behind the people, places and events from across the American countryside.

American Countryside - An Amazing Journey

Andrew McCrea travels coast-to-coast to meet people you may have never heard of, with a story you'll never forget.  Hear from the people and places that have played important parts of our past and present.

Andrew McCrea travels coast-to-coast to meet people you may have never heard of, with a story you'll never forget.&nbsp; Hear from the people and places that have played important parts of our past and present.

One of the Richest Women in the World

In the fall of 1879, an unfortunate set of events led to a clash between Native Americans and white settlers in northwestern Colorado.  Several men were killed and the way of life changed here forever...

In the fall of 1879, an unfortunate set of events led to a clash between Native Americans and white settlers in northwestern Colorado.&nbsp; Several men were killed and the way of life changed here forever...

When a Way of Life Was Changed Forever

It’s known as the Old Stone Fort, but using the tern “fort” is perhaps a bit liberal.  While the structure was strong, it served other purposes and the place still shares the story of the early history of east Texas today...

It&rsquo;s known as the Old Stone Fort, but using the tern &ldquo;fort&rdquo; is perhaps a bit liberal. &nbsp;While the structure was strong, it served other purposes and the place still shares the story of the early history of east Texas today...

The Old Stone Fort

When a small store in Chico, California decided to have some fun and create a local yo yo contest, they never imagined what it might turn into.  Today it’s an event that draw huge crowds and sends winner to international competitions...

When a small store in Chico, California decided to have some fun and create a local yo yo contest, they never imagined what it might turn into.&nbsp; Today it&rsquo;s an event that draw huge crowds and sends winner to international competitions...

One of the Richest Women in the World

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