The Emigrants Guide to Oregon and California, Containing Scenes and Incidents of a Party of Oregon Emigrants

Originally published 1845, this is one of the most collectible books about California and the Westward movement. The book is rich with practical information about how to go and what to bring, but it is even richer in describing the sights to be seen along the way. The book was an important reason why many pioneers chose California as a destination. It was also the guidebook used by the Donner Party on their fateful journey! Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pierides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

The Emigrants Guide to Oregon and California: Containing Scenes and Incidents of a Party of Oregon Emigrants

History

Hastings, Lansford W.

Americas

Pierides Pr

Travel

<p>A popular guidebook during the western expansion and a valuable collectible today, The Emigrantsí Guide was first published in 1845. While the book introduced those heading west to the beauty and habitable nature of the Pacific coast, it had considerable shortcomings - it was the guide used by the ill-fated Donner Party. As a corrective, Randolph Marcy published a more accurate guide, The Prairie Traveler (also available from Applewood Books).</p>

Emigrants Guide to Oregon & California (Applewood Books)

Reference

Applewood Books

Places the modern reader in the mind of a pioneer, with all of the poineer's attitudes, ideals, and prejudices.

The Emigrants' Guide to Oregon and California

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