McDonner: Or Truth Through Fiction (1839)

By Jacob Abbott

Book Overview

McDonner: Or Truth Through Fiction is a historical novel written by Jacob Abbott and first published in 1839. The book tells the story of the ill-fated Donner Party, a group of American pioneers who became stranded in the Sierra Nevada mountains during the winter of 1846-47. Abbott uses his fiction to explore the true events of the Donner Party and to examine the human condition in times of extreme hardship and desperation.The main character of the novel is James McDonner, a fictional member of the Donner Party. Through his eyes, Abbott portrays the struggles and challenges faced by the pioneers as they attempted to cross the rugged terrain of the western United States. The novel also delves into the personal relationships and conflicts within the group, as well as their interactions with Native American tribes they encountered along the way.Despite being a work of fiction, McDonner: Or Truth Through Fiction is heavily based on historical research and accounts of the Donner Party. Abbott's aim was to use the power of storytelling to convey the truth of what happened to the pioneers, and to explore the deeper themes of human nature and survival in the face of extreme adversity.Overall, McDonner: Or Truth Through Fiction is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on one of the most tragic episodes in American history.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: 1120641756
• ISBN13: 9781120641755
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"