History of the Donner Party: A Tragedy of the Sierra by C. F. McGlashan
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"History of the Donner Party: A Tragedy of the Sierra" by C. F. McGlashan is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the harrowing tale of the Donner Party, a group of American pioneers who faced dire circumstances while trying to cross the Sierra Nevada mountains in the winter of 1846-47. It captures their struggles, despair, and tragic fate, presenting a detailed exploration of the human
experience in the face of overwhelming hardship. At the start of the book, the author sets the scene by reminiscing about the picturesque Donner Lake, known for its beauty but also for being the site of one of the most tragic events in California history. McGlashan introduces the key figures of the Donner Party, highlighting their hopeful beginnings as they embark on their journey from Illinois to California. However, the author foreshadows the impending challenges, including delays, possible conflict with Native Americans, and a perilous route that leads the party into a nightmare of starvation and suffering as they confront the harsh winter conditions. The opening provides an overview of the group's motivations and introduces elements of tension that foreshadow the catastrophic events to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | McGlashan, C. F. (Charles Fayette), 1847-1931 |
|---|---|
| Title | History of the Donner Party: A Tragedy of the Sierra |
| Credits | Produced by David Schwan, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States |
| Subject | Donner Party |
| Subject | Overland journeys to the Pacific |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 6077 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Feb 7, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 961 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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