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The Oregon Trail

By: Francis Parkman
Narrated by: Frank Muller
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Francis Parkman's journal - written more than 150 years ago, in 1846 - provides an eye-witness account of one of the grandest adventures in American history. At age 23, the Harvard-educated Bostonian traveled the Rocky Mountains, living among the Dakota Sioux. In his journal, he captured the color, spirit, and perspective of his era, as well as the exuberant confidence that was the mark of his time. Frank Muller's dramatic reading brings this captivating record to life.

Public Domain (P)1996 The Audio Partners Publishing Americas North America Travel Writing & Commentary United States Feel-Good

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"...with a rich and colorful narrative style, [Parkman] is, in the opinion of many, the greatest of American historians." (Frank N. Magill, Cyclopedia of World Authors)
Vivid Descriptions • Historical Authenticity • Pleasing Voice • First-hand Account • Beautiful Prose • Authentic Accents
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This book is read very smoothly and not in fragments like some other readers recordings are sometime. Short enough to listen to in a day, easy enough to follow even when paused frequently...

Short but very entertaining as a book to do work to’

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Awesome experience, people back then were cut from a different cloth. great historical document. would recommend the drive as well, but do it in the summer, way too cold. makes you really feel like you are there with them when it is -20f and 25mph

listened to it as I drove the Oregon trail.

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offers an excellent view of the country from times past. I learned a lot and very much enjoyed listening

loved this historical, autobiographical

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Don't miss the chance to listen to this historical journal
So good, I listened twice and enjoyed researching names and places.

Excellent!

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I truly appreciate this story and I was glad to find it and would recommend it to anyone who likes adventures and to hear the story from a different perspective!!

Enjoyable story

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It was like going back in time to experience what it was like to travel west and to live with the Indians. The author was very descriptive and the reader was really good.

Great Story

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Well written and very well read. The narration kept my attention the whole time.

Fascinating!

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growing up along the Arkansas River as a child I can relate well to this

Oregon trail

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At times, it was hard to figure out which direction they were going. And when they had reached the Oregon. When they started back east for the returning.

The direction that they are going

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This is an amazing look into the American frontier. It gives you an uncomfortably real look into cultural relations of the time from someone who was there.

Great historical piece

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