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Stories of Young Pioneers: In Their Own Words
"Many nights we lay in our tent, or under the wagons, we heard either the loud barking...
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"Many nights we lay in our tent, or under the wagons, we heard either the loud barking of the gray wolf, or sharp querulous tones of the coyote, snapping and snarling near] our head."
Most people know that traveling the Emigrant Trail in the mid-nineteenth century was hard. They know the pioneers faced danger, disease, and even death. What they may not consider, however, is the endurance and strength of pioneer children. In Stories of Young Pioneers, Violet Kimball has collected memoirs, letters, and journal entries of children who were ages six to nineteen when they made the overland journey. Readers ages ten and older will discover in these pages a window into the lives of emigrant children on the trail.
The book is organized by topic--including animals; fun and recreation; and adventures and ordeals--and peppered with detailed profiles of the individual youngsters. Feel the mixed emotions of thirteen-year-old Kate Scott as she leaves the comfort of her home and friends in Illinois for the untamed Oregon Territory. Sit in the driver's seat with thirteen-year-old John Stoughton as he drives his oxen across rocks, water, sand, and icy mountain passes. unwind after a long day by joining in a hand of cards or, better yet, a night of music and dancing. Young historians will find Stories of Young Pioneers exciting reading and a well-researched tool for learning about life on the Oregon, California, and Mormon Trails.
Author: Violet T. Kimball
Publisher: Mountain Press
Published: 06/15/2000
Pages: 236
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.08h x 6.13w x 0.78d
ISBN: 9780878424238
Audience: Ages 9-12
Award: Spur Awards - Winner
Review Citation(s):
Booklist 12/15/2000 pg. 806
About the Author
Kimball, Violet T.: - Violet T. Kimball is a self-described "trail nut" who has traveled and photographed all three major overland pioneer trails. As a freelance writer and photographer since 1970, she has written for dozens of local and national publications on topics as diverse as history, quilting, beauty, farming, stamps, and travel. Her first book, The Mormon Trail: Voyage of Discovery (KC Publications), was published in 1995. She also sings opera and is active in community concerts, choirs, and theater. She resides in Glen Carbon, Illinois, with her husband Stanley.
Most people know that traveling the Emigrant Trail in the mid-nineteenth century was hard. They know the pioneers faced danger, disease, and even death. What they may not consider, however, is the endurance and strength of pioneer children. In Stories of Young Pioneers, Violet Kimball has collected memoirs, letters, and journal entries of children who were ages six to nineteen when they made the overland journey. Readers ages ten and older will discover in these pages a window into the lives of emigrant children on the trail.
The book is organized by topic--including animals; fun and recreation; and adventures and ordeals--and peppered with detailed profiles of the individual youngsters. Feel the mixed emotions of thirteen-year-old Kate Scott as she leaves the comfort of her home and friends in Illinois for the untamed Oregon Territory. Sit in the driver's seat with thirteen-year-old John Stoughton as he drives his oxen across rocks, water, sand, and icy mountain passes. unwind after a long day by joining in a hand of cards or, better yet, a night of music and dancing. Young historians will find Stories of Young Pioneers exciting reading and a well-researched tool for learning about life on the Oregon, California, and Mormon Trails.
Author: Violet T. Kimball
Publisher: Mountain Press
Published: 06/15/2000
Pages: 236
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.08h x 6.13w x 0.78d
ISBN: 9780878424238
Audience: Ages 9-12
Award: Spur Awards - Winner
Review Citation(s):
Booklist 12/15/2000 pg. 806
About the Author
Kimball, Violet T.: - Violet T. Kimball is a self-described "trail nut" who has traveled and photographed all three major overland pioneer trails. As a freelance writer and photographer since 1970, she has written for dozens of local and national publications on topics as diverse as history, quilting, beauty, farming, stamps, and travel. Her first book, The Mormon Trail: Voyage of Discovery (KC Publications), was published in 1995. She also sings opera and is active in community concerts, choirs, and theater. She resides in Glen Carbon, Illinois, with her husband Stanley.
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