Other editions of book Oregon Trail

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[This is the Audiobook CD Library Edition in vinyl case.] [Read by Robert Morris] This is the classic account of Francis Parkman's rugged trip over the eastern part of the Oregon Trail with his cousin, Quincy Adams Shaw, in the spring and summer of 1846. They left St. Louis by steamboat and arrived in Oregon on horseback, in company with guides and occasional other travelers. They encountered storms, buffalo hunts, and meetings with Indians, soldiers, sportsmen, and emigrants. The Oregon Trail is an eyewitness account of the Mormons and outlaws, trappers and Indians, pioneers and adventurers who struggled to conquer the frontier.

Later edition of this classic with fourteen full page color illustrations by Thomas Hart Benton. It has been beautifully rebound and is now housed in a clamshell box. The binding is in desert browns which enhance the text. vi, ii , 328 pages. rebound in half-leather, marbled paper-covered boards, raised bands, gilt rules and lettering on spine, cloth & marbled paper covered clamshell box with burnt orange leather label on spine. 8vo.