Expedition of the Donner Party and its Tragic Fate
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Eliza P. Donner Houghton's "Expedition of the Donner Party and its Tragic Fate" offers a firsthand account of the Donner Party's harrowing journey westward in the 1840s. Houghton, a young child at the time, details the harsh conditions, the brutal winter storm that trapped them in the Sierra Nevada, and the desperate measures taken for survival. The book provides a poignant and personal perspective on this historical tragedy, revealing the strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.Book Details
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