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By Ox Team to California: Crossing the Plains in 1860

Lavinia Honeyman Porter
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By Ox Team to California: Crossing the Plains in 1860

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016

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Lavinia Honeyman Porter

By Ox Team to California: Crossing the Plains in 1860

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

107

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Western

Travel Literature
Setting

California • 1860s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-15 years

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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.

Adventurous

Nostalgic

Challenging

Informative

Reviews & Readership

4.3

1,986 ratings

83%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

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Who Should Read By Ox Team to California: Crossing the Plains in 1860?

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.

4.3

1,986 ratings

83%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

107

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Western

Travel Literature
Setting

California • 1860s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-15 years

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