Days on the Road: Crossing the Plains in 1865 by Sarah Raymond Herndon
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Author | Herndon, Sarah Raymond, 1840-1914 |
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LoC No. | 09029787 |
Title | Days on the Road: Crossing the Plains in 1865 |
Note | Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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Summary | "Days on the Road: Crossing the Plains in 1865" by Sarah Raymond Herndon is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author's journey as a woman crossing the plains during a time of westward expansion in America, sharing her thoughts, feelings, and the experiences of her traveling companions. It explores themes of adventure, hardship, family, and the quest for a better life in the new territories. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the journey, beginning with reflections on the decision to leave behind familiar comforts for the uncertainties of life on the frontier. The narrator contemplates the human spirit's restlessness that drives people to seek new homes and opportunities. Excited yet apprehensive, she shares the initial experiences of setting out with her family and companions, such as their first camp, discussions about the future, and the dynamics among the traveling group. As they traverse the landscape, the tone is a mix of nostalgia, humor, and trepidation, painting a vivid picture of the challenges faced by those embarking on such a perilous journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | F590.3: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains |
Subject | West (U.S.) -- Description and travel |
Subject | Overland journeys to the Pacific |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 62610 |
Release Date | Jul 11, 2020 |
Most Recently Updated | Oct 8, 2022 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 80 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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