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LoC No.: 18006070

Title: The Prairie Schooner

Note: Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Greg Bergquist, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "The Prairie Schooner" by William Francis Hooker is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative delves into life during the westward expansion of the United States, focusing on the challenging and adventurous experiences of bullwhackers—teamsters who drove ox-drawn freight trains across the plains. The book illustrates the harsh realities of the frontier, including encounters with native tribes, the brutality of nature, and the camaraderie of the freighters, providing a vibrant depiction of life before the full establishment of railroads and civilization. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to the harsh backdrop of the American West during the 19th century through letters exchanged between old friends reminiscing about their adventurous pasts. The introduction sets the stage by painting a picture of the era when the Union Pacific Railroad was being constructed, marking the transition from wilderness to civilization. It hints at the challenges faced, from fording rivers in wagons to interactions with native tribes, and the dynamic life of those who depended on ox-drays for transportation. The correspondence establishes a nostalgic tone, inviting readers to reflect on the exciting but brutal realities that shaped the lives of these early pioneers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hooker, William Francis, 1856-1938

EBook No.: 40497

Published: Aug 14, 2012

Downloads: 100

Language: English

Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)

LoCC: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 18006070

Title: The Prairie Schooner

Note: Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Greg Bergquist, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "The Prairie Schooner" by William Francis Hooker is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative delves into life during the westward expansion of the United States, focusing on the challenging and adventurous experiences of bullwhackers—teamsters who drove ox-drawn freight trains across the plains. The book illustrates the harsh realities of the frontier, including encounters with native tribes, the brutality of nature, and the camaraderie of the freighters, providing a vibrant depiction of life before the full establishment of railroads and civilization. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to the harsh backdrop of the American West during the 19th century through letters exchanged between old friends reminiscing about their adventurous pasts. The introduction sets the stage by painting a picture of the era when the Union Pacific Railroad was being constructed, marking the transition from wilderness to civilization. It hints at the challenges faced, from fording rivers in wagons to interactions with native tribes, and the dynamic life of those who depended on ox-drays for transportation. The correspondence establishes a nostalgic tone, inviting readers to reflect on the exciting but brutal realities that shaped the lives of these early pioneers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hooker, William Francis, 1856-1938

EBook No.: 40497

Published: Aug 14, 2012

Downloads: 100

Language: English

Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)

LoCC: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.