Days on the Road: Crossing the Plains in 1865 by Sarah Raymond Herndon

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Author Herndon, Sarah Raymond, 1840-1914
LoC No. 09029787
Title Days on the Road: Crossing the Plains in 1865
Note Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Days on the Road: Crossing the Plains in 1865" by Sarah Raymond Herndon is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author's journey as a woman crossing the plains during a time of westward expansion in America, sharing her thoughts, feelings, and the experiences of her traveling companions. It explores themes of adventure, hardship, family, and the quest for a better life in the new territories. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the journey, beginning with reflections on the decision to leave behind familiar comforts for the uncertainties of life on the frontier. The narrator contemplates the human spirit's restlessness that drives people to seek new homes and opportunities. Excited yet apprehensive, she shares the initial experiences of setting out with her family and companions, such as their first camp, discussions about the future, and the dynamics among the traveling group. As they traverse the landscape, the tone is a mix of nostalgia, humor, and trepidation, painting a vivid picture of the challenges faced by those embarking on such a perilous journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F590.3: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains
Subject West (U.S.) -- Description and travel
Subject Overland journeys to the Pacific
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EBook-No. 62610
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 8, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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