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 in 1912. The book recounts Meeker's personal experiences as a pioneer on the Oregon Trail in the mid-19th century. Meeker was one of the early settlers who migrated from the Midwest to the Pacific Northwest in search of a better life. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different phase of Meeker's journey. He describes the challenges and difficulties that he and his companions faced during their journey, including harsh weather conditions, dangerous river crossings, and encounters with Native American tribes. Meeker also provides a detailed account of the daily life of the pioneers, including their food, clothing, and shelter.In addition to his personal experiences, Meeker also provides historical context for the Oregon Trail, detailing the various routes taken by pioneers and the reasons why they chose to migrate westward. He also discusses the impact that the Oregon Trail had on the development of the American West.Overall, Personal Experiences On The Oregon Trail: Sixty Years Ago offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a pioneer and the challenges they faced during their journey westward. Meeker's memoir is a valuable historical document that provides insight into one of the most important events in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may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: 1120336554
• ISBN13: 9781120336552
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"