Hop aboard the wagon train on which four dogs and their keepers made the arduous 2000 mile journey from Independence, Missouri to the Willamette Valley in Oregon in the year 1850. Share the emigrant's hopes and dreams, joys and tribulations, and the pioneering spirit which carried them through the five month journey across our fledgling nation. Follow the trail boss as he works to manage ever-present dangers and the many mishaps that occurred along the way. Check in with the train's doctor as he tends to the sick and wounded. Join the families that risked life and limb to start a new life. Ride with the cowboys driving the cattle along the trail. And, of course, see how the dogs made the trip more bearable for everyone. Readers of all ages - history buffs, dog lovers, and the curious alike - will find this detailed portrayal of life on the trail an entertaining mix of fact and fiction. It's a history lesson, a travelogue, a wildlife story, an action adventure, and a romance all woven around the antics and adventures of the canine travelers.
| Author: Ronald L. Peters |
| Publisher: Ronald L. Peters |
| Publication Date: Mar 10, 2019 |
| Number of Pages: 222 pages |
| Language: English |
| Binding: Paperback |
| ISBN-10: 1733551522 |
| ISBN-13: 9781733551526 |
