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Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:The tragedy of the Donner party constitutes one of the most amazing stories of the American West. In 1846 eighty-seven people — men, women, and children — set out for California, persuaded to attempt a new overland route. After struggling across the desert, losing many oxen, and nearly dying of thirst, they reached the very summit of the Sierras, only to be trapped by blinding snow and bitter storms. Many perished; some survived by resorting to cannibalism; all were subjected to unbearable suffering. Incorporating the diaries of the survivors and other contemporary documents, George Stewart wrote the definitive history of that ill-fated band of pioneers; an astonishing account of what human beings may endure and achieve in the final press of circumstance. Book News Annotation:Reprint of the 1988 edition (which carries a supplement and three
accounts by survivors). No new material (in spite of the desperate
need for a large scale map of Donner Lake & environs).
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:Hope. Hardship. Cannibalism. Incorporating the diaries of the Donner party survivors and other contemporary documents, Stewart wrote the definitive history of that ill-fated band of pioneers, an astonishing account of what human beings may endure and achieve in the final press of circumstance. "Excellent".--New York Times. Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 369-373) and index. About the AuthorGeorge R. Stewart (1895-1980) taught for more than fifty years at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of Pickett's Charge, Earth Abides, and numerous other books of history, biography, and fiction. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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