Journal of an Overland Journey to Oregon Made in the Year 1849
Entry/Object ID
L1996.16.45
Description
Journal of an Overland Journey to Oregon Made in the Year 1849 is the diary of William J. Watson who started his journey west from St. Joseph, MO on May 8, 1849. It one of the rarest titles in the historical literature of the American West. It was lost for a while, but when found Ye Galleon was given permission to make reprints. These reminiscences were written for the private eye of an intimate friend--not necessarily for publication.
53/Softbound
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Book
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Other Documents
Nomenclature Class
Documentary Objects
Nomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication Objects
Search Terms
19th Century American West, Oregon Territory, St. Joseph, MO--History, Diary, St. Joe Crossing, Western Migration, Oregon Trail
