Brooks Geer Ragen
The Meek Cutoff
- ISBN 13:
- 9780295993096
- author:
- Brooks Geer Ragen
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- University of Washington Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 23.11 x 28.19 x 1.78 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, United States, 19th Century,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Meek Cutoff: Tracing the Oregon Trail's Lost Wagon Train of 1845 In 1845, an estimated 2,500 emigrants embarked on a perilous journey to the Willamette Valley in what is now the Oregon Territory. Led by Stephen Meek, they took a shortcut across the high desert of eastern Oregon, but their route proved treacherous and unforgiving. The party faced deep dust, alkali lakes, and steep terrain, with many becoming ill or dying during the 40-day journey. Using detailed day-to-day maps, aerial photographs, and descriptions of modern-day exploration, this book brings to life an extraordinary story of the Oregon Trail. Based on surviving journals from members of the 1845 party, it documents a harrowing tale of survival against all odds. From Vale, Oregon, to the upper reaches of the Crooked River, the author's team has located wagon ruts, gravesites, and other physical evidence of the Meek Cutoff. With its unique blend of historical research and modern-day exploration, The Meek Cutoff offers a fascinating glimpse into one of America's most pivotal moments in history.
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