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First wagons to California. Illustrated by Steele Savage. Historical consultant: Edna B. Ziebold.

Chester, Michael. (Author).

Summary:

Account of journey of forty-nine pioneers who set out in forty covered wagons from Council Bluffs in May, 1844, to make first overland trip to California.

Record details

  • Physical Description: 96 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 23 cm.
  • Publisher: New York, Putnam, [1965]

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:
pt. I. Across Country -- Crossing the Missouri -- A Trick on John Sullivan -- The Prairie -- The Sioux -- The Rifle -- pt. II. California -- The Pass -- The Cabin -- The Long Winter -- The Horseback Party -- The Camp at Bear River -- A New Land.
Subject:
Overland journeys to the Pacific > Juvenile literature.
Schallenberger, Moses, 1826-1909 > Juvenile literature.
Wagon trains > Juvenile literature.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Lummi Library F 592 .C44 1965 248045 Stacks Available -

Summary: Account of journey of forty-nine pioneers who set out in forty covered wagons from Council Bluffs in May, 1844, to make first overland trip to California.