By Ox Team to California: Crossing the Plains in 1860
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016
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Western•
Travel LiteratureCalifornia • 1860s
2016
Adult
12-15 years
In Research By Ox Team to California: Crossing the Plains in 1860, Lavinia Honeyman Porter narrates the journey of a group traveling by oxen to California in 1860. The text chronicles their experiences, challenges, and interactions along the way, providing insights into the historical migration and life on the American frontier.
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Informative
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Reviews for By Ox Team to California: Crossing the Plains in 1860 highlight its vivid depiction of pioneer life and the challenges faced. Readers appreciate the authenticity and historical insights offered by Lavinia Honeyman Porter's firsthand account. However, some note that the narrative could be more engaging in parts. Overall, it's a valuable resource for history enthusiasts.
A reader intrigued by pioneer journeys and American history would enjoy By Ox Team to California: Crossing the Plains in 1860. Fans of Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose and West with the Night by Beryl Markham will appreciate its firsthand account of frontier life and westward expansion.
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Book • Nonfiction
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Western•
Travel LiteratureCalifornia • 1860s
2016
Adult
12-15 years
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