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The Expedition of the Donner Party

The Expedition of the Donner Party

Houghton, Eliza P. Donner

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ISBN10: 1417908319
ISBN13: 9781417908318
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Apr 1 2005
Pages: 452
Weight: 1.45
Height: 1.01 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Expedition of the Donner Party is a historical account written by Eliza P. Donner Houghton, a survivor of the infamous Donner Party. The book chronicles the ill-fated journey of a group of pioneers who set out from Illinois to California in 1846. The group encountered numerous challenges along the way, including harsh terrain, inclement weather, and dwindling supplies. As they attempted to cross the Sierra Nevada Mountains, they became trapped by heavy snowfall and were forced to resort to cannibalism in order to survive. Houghton's account provides a firsthand perspective on the events leading up to and during the tragedy, as well as insights into the group dynamics and decision-making processes that ultimately led to the disaster. The Expedition of the Donner Party is a gripping and tragic tale of human endurance and perseverance in the face of unimaginable hardship.1911. Illustrated. A captivating account of the period when American civilization first crossed its mountain heights and entered its overland gateways written by the daughter of the Captain of the ill-fated Donner Party. She writes: And I, a child then, scarcely four years of age, was too young to do more than watch and suffer with other children the lesser privations of our snow-beleaguered camp; and with them survive, because the fathers and mothers hungered in order that the children might live.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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