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The Location of Site of Breen Cabin; General C.F. McGlashan, Donner Party Historian, Declares Present Pioneer Monument Covers Exact Spot Where hut Sto

The Location of Site of Breen Cabin; General C.F. McGlashan, Donner Party Historian, Declares Present Pioneer Monument Covers Exact Spot Where hut Sto

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ExplorationGeneral World HistoryRegional: West

ISBN10: 102405117X
ISBN13: 9781024051179
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 22
Weight: 0.10
Height: 0.05 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

“The Location of Site of Breen Cabin” details the investigation into the precise location of the Breen family cabin of the infamous Donner Party. General C.F. McGlashan, a noted Donner Party historian, asserts that the present Pioneer Monument marks the exact spot where the cabin stood. This account, compiled by the Historic Landmarks Committee of the Native Sons of the Golden West, presents an array of facts related to the early investigations of the sites of the various Donner Party cabins. It offers insight into the efforts to accurately map and commemorate these locations, contributing to our understanding of this tragic yet pivotal event in California's pioneer history. This short work is a valuable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in the history of the American West and the Donner Party saga.

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