Mysteries of the Marsh Episode 4- Vanishing Act
02/02/25 • 24 min
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A master horseman turned ruthless raider, Daniel McGirt terrorized the Revolutionary Florida frontier, escaping prison, switching sides, and defying exile. His true story, like the historical marker that once told it, continues to elude us.
CW: Contains discussions of historical violence, warfare, and slavery.
A master horseman turned ruthless raider, Daniel McGirt terrorized the Revolutionary Florida frontier, escaping prison, switching sides, and defying exile. His true story, like the historical marker that once told it, continues to elude us.
CW: Contains discussions of historical violence, warfare, and slavery.
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