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The Promise of the West - Young Pioneers on the Overland Trails (Paperback)
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The Promise of the West - Young Pioneers on the Overland Trails (Paperback)
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Loot Price R387
Discovery Miles 3 870
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Driven by the promise of prosperity and opportunity on the
frontier, thousands of men and women traveled west in the mid-1800s
to forge a new life. Accompanying them were their children,
wide-eyed and excited about the adventures that awaited them as
they headed toward the setting sun. Little did they know how
treacherous and grueling the trip would be. The toil and danger of
overland travel forced parents to depend on their children to
assist in their ultimate survival. Girls were called upon to help
cook, set up and break camp, and mind younger siblings. Boys were
called upon to help drive the wagons, herd the oxen and horses,
assist with wagon repairs, and guard the camp at night. Even with
their endless chores, many pioneer boys and girls found time to
record the details of their journeys in letters and diaries. This
collection of short episodes from the lives of these children on
the trail offers fresh perspectives on the experience.
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