The perilous journey of the Donner Party / by Marian Calabro.
| Author/creator | Calabro, Marian |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Clarion Books, ©1999. |
| Description | 192 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 note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 98029610 |
| ISBN | 0395866103 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 979.403 C125P | ✔ Available | Place Hold |