Book description
More than a quarter of a million Americans crossed the continental United States between 1840 and 1870, going west in one of the greatest migrations of modern times. The frontiersmen have become an integral part of our history and folklore, but the Westering experiences of American women are equally central…
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1 author picked Women's Diaries of the Westward Journey as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This book has introduced me to some of the most amazing, unsung heroines in American history. Every diary entry opens a portal into the past, involving me in the preparation, packing, and travel across the continent—up close and personal.
These brave women’s matter-of-fact documentation of incredible difficulties and hardships never fails to remind me of how fortunate I am to live in the 21st century.
From Ami's list on featuring letters, notes, and journal entries.
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