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#2875075 in Books Ingramcontent 2016-12-14Original language:English 11.00 x .23 x 8.50l; #File Name: 154105718X98 pagesEzra Meeker Ox Team Days on the Oregon Trail
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful. I loved this bookBy D. D. LeDuIf you have even the slightest interest in pioneer days; this is a "must read" book. I have lived and worked as a surveyor in many of the places he describes. With my memories as a background; this book took me back 150 years.The author describes; matter-of factly; his experiences on the great journey to the Oregon territory. He not only crossed the continnent with a wife and baby; but pioneered homes in Oregon and Puget Sound. These were tough people; who asked no quarter from nature and prevailed.I am interested; particularly; in the use of oxen on the trail. Unfortunately; oxen were common tools for the author. As a result; he felt there was nothing special about them that would cause him to give the details of training and driving oxen. This was a minor; personal disappointment and in no way detracted from an interesting and enjoyable book.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Traveling on the Trail AgainBy sozoMr. Meeker writes a detailed story of the pioneers who risked so much and left their world behind to begin again in an unknown land. He clarifies much of the myths concerning the Oregon Trail and shows the pain and hardship. Many did not make it due to illness; native indians and weather. As he reaches his goal to homestead in the Northwest; he succeeds and fails in various ventures and eventually becomes wealthy due to his hops business. As he grows older; he realizes the value of marking the trail to honor those pioneers and to document the hardships and victories along the way. His endeavor to mark the trail is rewarded as he travels the route meeting famous people and left a legacy along the way for all of us to enjoy.14 of 14 people found the following review helpful. Ox Team Days on the Oregon TrailBy Bob ConradThis book deals with a time in the history of our country that was only dull words when I was in school. The author has made the trip across the country come alive. He describes the incredible army of humans going west "In the year that we crossed(1852);........ this army made an unbroken column fully five hundred miles long."The vivid pictures that are painted of this almost forgotten time have motivated me to seek out other writing about this period.Bob Conrad
