On The Trail Of The Pioneers: Romance, Tragedy And Triumph Of The Path Of Empire is a book written by John T. Faris. The book tells the story of the pioneers who blazed a trail across the American West, from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. It covers the period from the early 1800s to the turn of the 20th century, and describes the challenges and adventures faced by these brave men and women as they sought to build a new life in the wilderness.The...