The perilous journey of the Donner Party / by Marian Calabro.

Author/creator Calabro, Marian
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Clarion Books, ©1999.
Description192 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm
Subjects

Contents ch. 1. Journey begins -- ch. 2. Independence and beyond -- ch. 3. Shortcut to danger -- ch. 4. Losing a home and a father -- ch. 5. Rock upon rock, snow upon snow -- ch. 6. Trapped in the depths -- ch. 7. Last taboo -- ch. 8. Rescued at last -- ch. 9. Looking back, looking ahead -- ch. 10. Survivors -- ch. 11. Donner Party legacy.
Abstract Uses materials from letters and diaries written by survivors of the Donner Party to relate the experiences of that ill-fated group as they endured horrific circumstances on their way to California in 1846-47.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 98029610
ISBN0395866103

Availability

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 979.403 C125P ✔ Available Place Hold