Old West The Oregon Trail

Discover the remarkable history of the Oregon Trail... >Few people today would even consider such a trek, yet this mammoth journey was undertaken by hundreds of thousands of ordinary people during the mid-nineteenth century as they traveled from the Eastern United States to new territory on the Pacific Coast. The route they followed became known as the Oregon Trail, stretching west from Missouri until it finally led through the mountains toward Utah, Oregon, and California. In just 20 years, from 1840 to 1860, an astounding 400,000 people faced the danger and uncertainty of an epic migration on the Oregon Trail. They did this to follow a dream of forging a new life in the West, facing hardship and risk at every mile. This is their amazing story. Discover a plethora of topics such as - Origins: The Peoria Party- The Great Migration: 1843- Life and Death on the Oregon Trail- Gold!- Mormons on the Oregon Trail- Decline of the Trail- And much more! So if you want a concise and informative book on the Oregon Trail, simply scroll up and click the "Buy now" button!