Journeying west by wagon train was like traveling in a tiny, moving town with its own community, food, tools, and government. Clear, informative text along with beautifully detailed photographs and illustrations help describe a typical day on the trail including: - the strengths and weaknesses of the wagons - how they were carefully loaded - how food was prepared - the dangers of crossing mountains and rushing rivers - Native Americans growing distrust of the travelers who brought disease to their people destruction to the buffalo
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