Westward Vision: The Oregon Trail (American Trails Series) [Hardcover] Lavender, David) Gutherie, A.B. Jr( Eitor)d

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Hardcover and dust jacket have some wear. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This preserved copy of “Westward Vision: The Oregon Trail” offers a captivating journey into the iconic migration that fueled America’s westward expansion. Edited by A.B. Guthrie Jr. and authored by David Lavender, this volume delves into the arduous yet alluring Oregon Trail, transporting readers back to the mid-19th century when thousands of intrepid settlers braved the 2,000-mile trek to the promised land of the Pacific Northwest. Through vivid accounts and historical insights, the book illuminates the challenges, triumphs, and profound impact of this mass migration on the nation’s cultural fabric.

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Hardcover and dust jacket have some wear. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This well-preserved copy of “Westward Vision: The Oregon Trail” offers a captivating journey into the pioneering spirit that fueled one of America’s most iconic migrations. Edited by the esteemed historian A.B. Guthrie Jr. and authored by David Lavender, this volume from the American Trails Series delves into the arduous yet alluring Oregon Trail, which served as a gateway to the promised land of the Pacific Northwest for thousands of intrepid settlers.

Lavender’s meticulously researched narrative transports readers back to the mid-19th century, when the lure of fertile lands and new opportunities compelled families to undertake the perilous 2,000-mile trek across the Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, and rugged terrain. Through vivid accounts and historical insights, the book illuminates the challenges, triumphs, and profound impact of this mass migration on the nation’s westward expansion and the shaping of its cultural fabric.

For collectors and enthusiasts of American history, this volume stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of the pioneers who braved the Oregon Trail, offering a richly detailed exploration of their motivations, hardships, and the indelible mark they left on the American West.

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Weight 32 lbs
Dimensions 9.25 × 6.25 × 1.5 in
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