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Diary Of The Overland Trail 1849 And Letters 1849-50 Of Captain David De Wolf

Diary Of The Overland Trail 1849 And Letters 1849-50 Of Captain David De Wolf

De Wolf, David
Cox, Edwin E.

Hardcover

Historical Figures19th Century United States HistoryWest

ISBN10: 1436676398
ISBN13: 9781436676397
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2008
Pages: 292
Weight: 1.32
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Diary Of The Overland Trail 1849 And Letters 1849-50 Of Captain David De Wolf by David De Wolf is a historical account of the famous overland trail journey undertaken by thousands of pioneers from the East Coast to the West Coast of the United States in the mid-19th century. The book is a compilation of diary entries and letters written by Captain David De Wolf during his journey from Missouri to California in 1849. The diary entries provide a detailed account of the daily struggles and challenges faced by the pioneers during their journey, including the harsh weather conditions, lack of food and water, and encounters with Native American tribes. The letters written by De Wolf to his family back home in New York provide a personal perspective on the journey and the emotions felt by the pioneers as they left behind their homes and families in search of a better life in the West.The book also includes historical context and background information on the overland trail, as well as illustrations and photographs from the time period. Overall, Diary Of The Overland Trail 1849 And Letters 1849-50 Of Captain David De Wolf is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the American West and the pioneer experience.This Article Is Contained In The Transactions Of The Illinois State Historical Society For The Year 1925.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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