Reproduces the 1880 edition of McGlashan's text, which chronicles the experiences of the Donner Party, a group of pioneers who set out from Springfield, IL in April of 1846 and encountered tragedy when they were trapped by a snowstorm in the Sierra mountains.
The tragic story of the Donner Party is one of the most gripping tales of survival and desperation in American history. This book tells the tale in vivid detail, drawing on first-hand accounts and historical records to create a compelling narrative of one of the most harrowing journeys of the 19th century.