Step into the shoes of an emigrant heading west in a covered wagon, embarking on a journey that will test your endurance, spirit, and courage. From the vast plains to treacherous rivers, discover the challenges faced by pioneers traveling to Oregon or California in the mid-1800s.

Experience the emigrant journey, walking 2,000 miles alongside a wagon, facing rain, hail, snow, and more.
Learn about real-life emigrants and the breathtaking landmarks they encountered.
Relive the excitement of crossing prairies, mountains, and meeting Native Americans and military forts with vivid illustrations.
Foreword INDIES Juvenile Nonfiction Finalist.
Perfect for young history enthusiasts, teachers and parents, and anyone fascinated by the American West and the stories of those who shaped it.

Barbara Fifer brings the past alive with rich historical detail in this engaging and educational journey.

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Barbara Fifer was a historian, editor, and writer in Helena, Montana. She majored in creative writing and comparative literature at Ohio University while working summers at a daily newspaper. She co-edited the Montana Historical Society's journal, Montana: The Magazine of Western History and edited and written innumerable magazine articles and books, including the following Farcountry titles: Wanted! Wanted Posters of the Old West; Montana Mining Ghost Towns; Montana Battlefields, 1806-1877; Going Along the Emigrant Trails; Going Along with Lewis & Clark; and the Lewis & Clark Expedition Illustrated Glossary.

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