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Emerson Hough (June 28, 1857 - April 30, 1923) was an American author best known for writing western stories and historical novels. Hough was born in Newton, Iowa on June 28, 1857. He was in Newton High School's first graduating class of three in 1875. He graduated from the University... Read Full Overview

Emerson Hough (1857-1923) was an American author best known for writing western and historical novels.

"Look at 'em come, Jesse! More and more! Must be forty or fifty families."Molly Wingate, middle-aged, portly, dark browed and strong, stood at the door of the rude tent which for the time made her home. She was pointing down the road which lay like an ?cru ribbon thrown down... Read Full Overview

The Covered Wagon tells the epic story of a wagon train on the Oregon Trail. First published in 1922, this historical novel offers something for everyone--action, intrigue, humor, and a classic love triangle. It is based on actual firsthand accounts of the grueling... Read Full Overview

Molly Wingate, middle-aged, portly, dark browed and strong, stood at the door of the rude tent which for the time made her home. She was pointing down the road which lay like an cru ribbon thrown down across the prairie grass, bordered beyond by the timber-grown bluffs of the... Read Full Overview

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

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The Covered Wagon is a classic Western novel written by Emerson Hough. It tells the story of a group of pioneers who set out on a perilous journey from Missouri to Oregon in the mid-1800s. The novel follows the adventures and struggles of the wagon train as they face harsh weather,... Read Full Overview

The Covered Wagon is a classic western novel written by Emerson Hough. Set in the mid-19th century, the book tells the story of a group of pioneers who travel from Missouri to Oregon in search of a better life. The main character, Will Banion, is a young man who has lost everything... Read Full Overview