Covered Wagon Women, Volume 2: Diaries and Letters from the Western Trails, 1850 (Coverd Wagon Women)

This is the second in a series - real diaries written by women who traveled west through various routes. I had a g-g-aunt who went west in 1850 and this gives me a better idea of how and what she did on the way west. These families take similar routes and as the series goes forward, we see descriptions of the same landmarks. This is one of the great migrations. Each book in the series includes another year or two so it's nice to start with the first book, however you can pick up any of these books and read just one diarist's story and not feel out of order.

This book was very detailed and gave me a very good idea as to what it was like to have traveled the Oregon Trail. You come to understand the sacrifices that people made to settle in the West. The descriptions of the trials of the trail were so real that you felt you were part of the wagon train. These described crossing rivers that were deep or foreboding, muddy trails, lack of feed for animals, dealing with death of family and animals, hot dry days where you had to move slowly for animals,etc. Definitely a good read.

There's nothing better than reading history from those who lived it; while the inherent human biases exist, it's possible to get a more rounded image of the past when we have authentic voices. Women also tend to write down more interesting details about the western adventure. This is another great volume to add to your collection!

I love this series.Read all before,and now in the process of buying the series one or two at a time!(all 13)

If you like the history of the Gold Rush you will enjoy reading this book and the other books of this series.

Excellent journals. I have bought several in the series. They just don't make people like them anymore. We were so motivated by their experiences that we packed up and followed their trail last year. We made sure to see all the landmarks: Chimney Rock, Jailhouse and Courthouse Rocks, Independence Hill, Devil's Gate and more. What an experience!

Not what I expected.

This book was particularly interesting because the author compiled diaries that have not been widely published. It was a fast read, yet it was packed with great information. I have already lent it to several people who also thought the book was great.

Wonderful book. Very fast delivery. Thank you.

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