Seeing the Elephant, The Overland Trail in 1853. Compilation of excerpts from diarists who traveled by wagon train to California and Oregon in the 1853 emigration. Description of water crossing, deaths along the trail, hardships and camp enjoyments. Diarist Jane Doe was in a company that jumped off from St. Joseph and includes remarks concerning sites along the St. Joe Road.
Diarists include:
---Doe, Jane
--Smith, Michael
--Hancock, William
324/Hardbound/Jacketed with Elephant & wagon/Illustrations/Maps/Photographs.
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Dictionary
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Book
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Other Documents
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Western Migration, Trails, Overland Trail, Oregon Trail, California Trail, St. Joe Road, Diary