The Ox Team or the Old Oregon Trail 1852 to 1906 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162637204)

The Ox Team or the Old Oregon Trail 1852 to 1906 is a historical book written by Ezra Meeker. The book details Meeker's journey from Iowa to Oregon in 1852, where he traveled with his family and a team of oxen. Meeker's journey was made during the height of the Oregon Trail, a time when many settlers were making the journey from the east coast to the west coast in search of new opportunities.The book provides a detailed account of Meeker's journey, including the challenges he and his family faced along the way. The author describes the harsh conditions they encountered, including extreme weather, difficult terrain, and encounters with Native Americans. The book also provides insights into the daily life of settlers during this time, including their struggles, triumphs, and interactions with other settlers.In addition to Meeker's personal account, the book also includes historical context and background information on the Oregon Trail. The author provides a detailed overview of the trail's history, including its discovery, development, and eventual decline. The book also includes information on the various landmarks and landmarks along the trail, as well as the various settlements that developed along the way.Overall, The Ox Team or the Old Oregon Trail 1852 to 1906 is a fascinating historical account of one man's journey to the west and the larger history of the Oregon Trail. The book provides a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of settlers during this time, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West.1906. There was nothing particularly out of the ordinary about Ezra Meeker's wagon trip to Oregon in 1852. What was unusual was Meeker's decision to make a return trip-over 50 years later. At 76 years of age, Meeker loaded up his wagon, picked two good oxen, and headed east. Meeker's friends were against the idea; they thought he would never make it alive. Although his ox died, the difficult trip didn't kill Meeker. Along the way, he gave speeches encouraging preservation of the Trail, and many turned out to listen. He wrote a book, convinced President Teddy Roosevelt to set aside money for trail preservation, and became a national celebrity. Meeker was still busy promoting the Oregon Trail when he died at age 98.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: Ezra Meeker
ISBN-10: 116263720X
ISBN-13: 9781162637204
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 250
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.53d