Name/Title
Crossing the PlainsEntry/Object ID
L1996.1.33Description
Crossing the Plains. A Narrative of the Scenes, Incidents, and Adventures attending the Overland Journey of the Decatur and Rush County Emigrants to the "far-off" Oregon, in 1852. Originally printed in Greensburg, Indiana in 1896 from the diary of daily events kept by Origen Thomson, with an Introductory chapter by Mrs. Camilla T. Donnell and a narrative of a Buffalo Hunt and battle with Mountain Wolves by Sutherland McCoy.
Chapters include: Oregon Pilgrimage--Its Genesis and Exodus; Dedication; Field Notes of a Journey Across the Plains in 1852; Members of the Original Crawford Party; Mr. McCoy's story; Incidents of the Trip of the Gray Party: The Robbins Families.
95/Hardbound/IllustrationsLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
BookNomenclature Sub-Class
Other DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
Trails, Oregon Trail, DiaryBook Details
Author
Thompson, OrigenPlace Published
City
FairfieldState/Province
WashingtonDate Published
1983Call No.
Western THISBN
0-87770-292-6Notes
Copy No.: 1Condition
Overall Condition
ExcellentRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Camilla T. DonnellPerson or Organization
Origen ThomsonPerson or Organization
Sutherland McCoy