The History Of The Donner Party (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162666358)

""The History of the Donner Party"" is a non-fiction book written by C.F. McGlashan that chronicles the ill-fated journey of a group of pioneers known as the Donner Party. The book provides a detailed account of the group's journey from Illinois to California in 1846, which was marred by a series of misfortunes, including bad weather, poor decision-making, and a lack of resources. The Donner Party became stranded in the Sierra Nevada Mountains during the winter of 1846-47, and many members of the group perished due to starvation, exposure, and disease. McGlashan's book uses primary sources, such as diaries and letters, to provide a vivid and harrowing account of the Donner Party's tragic journey. The book also explores the cultural and historical context of the Donner Party's journey, including the broader westward expansion movement and the challenges faced by pioneers who sought to settle in California. Overall, ""The History of the Donner Party"" is a compelling and informative read that offers a unique perspective on one of the most tragic events in American history.Eleven children were born to them, and four are now living. One of these, Lillie, now lives in Sacramento with her husband. Another, Paulina, a widow, resides in San Rafael. Bertha and Augusta live with the father at Brighton, Sacramento County. Both these children are hopelessly idiotic. Bertha is twenty-six years of age, and has never uttered an intelligible word. Augusta is fifteen years old, weighs two hundred and five pounds, and possesses only slight traces of intelligence. Teething spasms, occurring when they were about two years old, is the cause of their idiocy. Both are subject to frequent and violent spasms or epileptic fits.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: C. F. McGlashan
ISBN-10: 1162666358
ISBN-13: 9781162666358
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 168
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.36d