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1) The Oregon trail

Author

Parkman, Francis

Series

Oxford World's Classics
Penguin American library

Language

English

Formats

Book, eAudiobook, eBook

Description

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The Oregon Trail is the gripping account of Francis Parkman's journey west across North America in 1846. After crossing the Allegheny Mountains by coach and continuing by boat and wagon to Westport, Missouri, he set out with three companions on a horseback journey that would ultimately take him over two thousand miles. Map.

2) A frontier fort on the Oregon Trail

Author

Steedman, Scott

Series

Inside story

Language

English

Description

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Describes life in a frontier fort on America's Great Plains during the 19th century, using cutaway illustrations to provide insight into the challenges faced by the pioneers.

3) Historic sites along the Oregon Trail

Author

Haines, Aubrey L

Publisher

Patrice Press

Pub. Date

1987, c1981

Language

English

4) How I survived the Oregon Trail: the journal of Jesse Adams

Author

Wilson, Laura

Series

Time travelers (Laura Wilson)

Publisher

Beech Tree

Pub. Date

1999

Language

English

Description

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A young boy keeps a journal describing his family's five-month journey across country in a covered wagon. Each entry includes a game, recipe, or other related activity.