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The Busy Life of Eighty-Five Years of Ezra Meeker
Paperback
Historical FiguresRegional: Pacific Northwest
ISBN13: 9781023314138
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 354
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Experience the arduous journey west with Ezra Meeker's The Busy Life of Eighty-Five Years. This remarkable account chronicles Meeker's sixty-three years of pioneer life in the Oregon Country, offering a vivid glimpse into the realities of frontier life and ox-team travel along the Oregon Trail.
More than just a personal story, this book paints a sweeping portrait of the American West, detailing the ventures and adventures of a man who witnessed the transformation of the Pacific Northwest. Meeker's narrative transports you to a bygone era, revealing the challenges and triumphs of those who dared to carve a life out of the untamed wilderness. A valuable historical resource for anyone interested in pioneer life, the Oregon Trail, and the shaping of the American West, The Busy Life of Eighty-Five Years stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of the early settlers. Journey back in time and discover the enduring spirit of the frontier.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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