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1 online resource |
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Map of trails -- Snowbound in the Sierras : the story of Virginia Reed -- A raven overhead : the story of Jesse A. Applegate -- To the land of gold and Italian skies : the story of Sallie Hester -- Wintering alone in the mountains : the story of Moses Schallenberger -- Wild roses for Louvina : the story of Mary Ellen Todd -- Woodpecker soup for supper : the story of Henry and John Ferguson -- Heartbreak and hope on the Applegate Trail : the story of Lucy Ann Henderson -- Provisions to the rescue : the story of Octavius M. Pringle -- And in my heart the meadow lark still gaily, sweetly sings : the story of Laura Elizabeth Ingalls -- Above and beyond the call of duty : the story of Welborn Beeson -- A child bride : the story of Mary Perry -- If I should die before I wake : the story of Elisha Brooks -- Orphaned on the Oregon Trail : the story of Catherine Sager -- Barefoot toward Zion : the story of Brigham H. Roberts -- One stew kettle to her name : the story of Martha Ann Morrison -- To the land of golden shores : the story of Charles Frederick True -- Trouble on the Gila Trail : the stories of Susan Thompson and Olive Oatman -- Trouble in Death Valley : the story of John Wells Brier |
| Summary |
"Driven by the promise of prosperity and opportunity on the frontier, thousands of men and women traveled west in the mid-1800s to forge a new life. Accompanying them were their children, wide-eyed and excited about the adventures that awaited them as they headed toward the setting sun. Little did they know how treacherous and grueling the trip would be"--Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
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English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Pioneer children -- West (U.S.) -- Biography
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Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography
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Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)
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Overland journeys to the Pacific.
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BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY -- Historical.
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HISTORY -- United States -- State & Local -- Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)
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HISTORY -- United States -- State & Local -- West (AK, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, UT, WY)
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Frontier and pioneer life
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Overland journeys to the Pacific
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Pioneer children
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Pioneers
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Travel
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West (U.S.) -- Biography
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Overland Trails -- Description and travel
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West (U.S.) -- Description and travel. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85146142
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United States -- Overland Trails
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West United States
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| Genre/Form |
collective biographies.
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Biographies
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Biographies.
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Biographies.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781493017270 |
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1493017276 |
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