Lloyd W. Coffman
Blazing a Wagon Trail to Oregon
- ISBN 13:
- 9780870045110
- author:
- Lloyd W. Coffman
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Caxton Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 184
- Dimensions:
- 15.7 x 1.5 x 22.8 cm
- Genre:
- History, Cultural History, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Blazing a Wagon Trail to Oregon: A Weekly Chronicle of the Great Migration of 1843 by Lloyd W. Coffman is an account of a group of American pioneers who embarked on a perilous journey from Missouri to the Pacific shore in 1843. The story is told through diaries, letters and reminiscences, offering a unique insight into their experiences and emotions. The author's weekly chronicle follows the assembly of wagons outside Independence, Missouri, as they set out on their six-month journey to Oregon. By introducing the various participants, Coffman enables readers to view these shared experiences from different angles, creating a sense of camaraderie with the train. This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of those who ventured west in search of a better life, and is an engaging read for anyone interested in history, travel or the American frontier.
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