Expedition of the Donner Party and its Tragic Fate, The by Eliza P. Donner Houghton (1843 - 1922) Podcast By ciesse cover art

Expedition of the Donner Party and its Tragic Fate, The by Eliza P. Donner Houghton (1843 - 1922)

Expedition of the Donner Party and its Tragic Fate, The by Eliza P. Donner Houghton (1843 - 1922)

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 The Donner Party was a group of California-bound American settlers caught up in the "westering fever" of the 1840s. After becoming snowbound in the Sierra Nevada in the winter of 1846–1847, some of the emigrants resorted to cannibalism. Although this aspect of the tragedy has become synonymous with the Donner Party in the popular imagination, it actually was a minor part of the episode.

The author was about 4 at the time. The first part of the book accounts the tragic journey and rescue attempts; the last half are reminiscences of the child orphan, passed from family to family while growing up. (Summary from Wikipedia & Tricia G)Copyright ciesse World
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  • Appendix II

    Appendix II
    Dec 7 2024
    13 mins
  • Appendix IV

    Appendix IV
    Dec 7 2024
    21 mins
  • Chapter XXXV

    Chapter XXXV
    Dec 7 2024
    19 mins
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