The Oregon Trail

The Oregon Trail

Fast, fun, and entertaining, this award-winning telling of the Oregon Trail story is perfect for any age. Includes: dozens of fun facts about the Oregon Trail; the backstory of how the Trail was first discovered; the east-to-west journey as the emigrants experienced it; and a guide to places worth visiting today. Author Michael J. Trinklein writes like "the coolest history teacher you ever had."
INCLUDES:
--Fantastic Facts: including wrong-way travelers, and wind-powered wagons & dozens more.
--Myths about the Oregon Trail: like the reason pioneers did not ride inside their covered wagons.
--Animals along the route: not just buffalo.
--A detailed history of the explorers who discovered the best way west: Lewis and Clark, the Astorians, mountain men, John Fremont, Narcissa Whitman, and others.
--The full story of the journey, including all the landmarks along the way: St. Louis, Independence, Chimney Rock, Scotts Bluff, Ft. Laramie, South Pass, Ft. Bridger, Ft. Hall, 3-Island Crossing, Ft. Boise, Whitman Mission, The Dalles, Ft. Vancouver, Oregon City, and many many more.

Library Journal commented, "One doesn't just hear about the Oregon Trail, one actually makes the trip... highly recommended."
Country USA
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2011-04-25
Format Kindle eBook

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