Children's story narrated by Ollie, the arrogant but humorous ox pulling the covered wagon and the Tyler family over the Oregon Trail in 1843. Map from which children can learn, lists of supplies needed, spellbinding adventures of climbing & descending steep hills, dangerous river crossings and meeting and trading with various Indian tribes.
At once a majestic American journey, a significant work of history, and a personal saga reminiscent of bestsellers by Bill Bryson and Cheryl Strayed, the book tells the story of Buck's 2,000-mile expedition across the plains with tremendous ...
Parkman's account of his adventures during a journey to the Rocky Mountains in 1846 with his friend Quincy Adams Shaw
An introductory history of the Oregon Trail and its significance in opening the west to settlers, including information on th people who opened the Trail, their reasons for going west, modes of transportation, and a description of a typical ...
Presents accounts of a young man's travels on the Oregon Trail and his sojourn with the Oglala Indians.
"Describes the journey on the Oregon Trail from three different historical perspectives"--Provided by publisher.
Excitement over the West inspired thousands of Americans in the mid-1800s to start new lives on the other side of the continent.
Another Mormon ferry was located at the middle crossing of the Green River northeast of modern Kemmerer , Wyoming , in June 1847 and during the summer of 1848. The ferry is described as one boat attached to a rope with pulleys .
The Oregon Trail is the gripping account of Francis Parkman's journey west across North America in 1846.
Fight for survival in this trailblazing choose-your-own-trail experience!
Explores the quality of life on the Oregon Trail, including education, clothing, religion, social status, and other aspects of daily life.