Personal Experiences On The Oregon Trail: Sixty Years Ago (1912)

By Ezra Meeker

Book Overview

Personal Experiences On The Oregon Trail: Sixty Years Ago is a memoir written by Ezra Meeker, an American pioneer who traveled the Oregon Trail in 1852. The book was published in 1912, sixty years after Meeker's journey, and provides a firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs of traveling the Oregon Trail during the mid-19th century.Meeker's memoir is divided into chapters that chronicle his journey from Iowa to Oregon, including the hardships of crossing rivers, traversing mountains, and dealing with illness and injury. He also describes the interactions and relationships between pioneers, Native Americans, and other travelers along the way.In addition to his personal experiences, Meeker includes historical context and information about the Oregon Trail, including its importance in American westward expansion and the challenges faced by those who traveled it. He also reflects on the changes that have occurred in the United States since his journey, including the growth of cities and the decline of the frontier.Overall, Personal Experiences On The Oregon Trail: Sixty Years Ago is a valuable historical document that offers a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of American pioneers during the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166583783
• ISBN13: 9781166583781
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"