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Desperate Passage: The Donner Party'S Perilous Journey West
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In Late October 1846, The Last Wagon Train Of That Year'S Westward Migration Stopped Overnight Before Resuming Its Arduous Climb Over The Sierra Nevada Mountains, Unaware That A Fearsome Storm Was Gathering Force. After Months Of Grueling Travel, The 81 Men, Women And Children Would Be Trapped For A Brutal Winter With Little Food And Only Primitive Shelter. The Conclusion Is Known: By Spring Of The Next Year, The Donner Party Was Synonymous With The Most Harrowing Extremes Of Human Survival. But Until Now, The Full Story Of What Happened, What It Tells Us About Human Nature And About America'S Westward Expansion, Remained Shrouded In Myth.Drawing On Fresh Archaeological Evidence, Recent Research On Topics Ranging From Survival Rates To Snowfall Totals, And Heartbreaking Letters And Diaries Made Public By Descendants A Centuryandahalf After The Tragedy, Ethan Rarick Offers An Intimate Portrait Of The Donner Party And Their Unimaginable Ordeal: A Mother Who Must Divide Her Family, A Little Girl Who Shines With Courage, A Devoted Wife Who Refuses To Abandon Her Husband, A Man Who Risks His Life Merely To Keep His Word. But Rarick Resists Both The Gruesomely Sensationalist Accounts Of The Donner Party As Well As Later Attempts To Turn The Survivors Into Archetypal Pioneer Heroes. The Donner Party, Rarick Writes, Is A Story Of Hard Decisions That Were Neither Heroic Nor Villainous. Often, The Emigrants Displayed A More Realistic And Typically Human Mixture Of Generosity And Selfishness, An Alloy Born Of Necessity.A Fastpaced, Heartwrenching, Cleareyed Narrative History, A Desperate Hope Casts New Light On One Of America'S Most Horrific Encounters Between The Dream Of A Better Life And The Harsh Realities Such Dreams So Often Must Confront.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Desperate Passage: The Donner Party's Perilous Journey West' about? A: This book details the harrowing journey of the Donner Party, who faced severe hardships during their westward migration in 1846, culminating in a brutal winter of survival against the odds.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Ethan Rarick, who draws on fresh archaeological evidence and personal accounts to provide a nuanced view of the Donner Party's ordeal.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on July 8, 2009.
- Q: How many pages does 'Desperate Passage' have? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in American history? A: Yes, it provides an in-depth exploration of a significant event in American history, focusing on themes of survival and human nature.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Desperate Passage'? A: The book explores themes of survival, human nature, and the challenges of the American westward expansion.
- Q: Does the book include personal accounts of the Donner Party members? A: Yes, it features heartbreaking letters and diaries from the descendants of the Donner Party, offering intimate insights into their experiences.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is the first edition of 'Desperate Passage'.
- Q: Is 'Desperate Passage' considered a narrative history? A: Yes, it is described as a fast-paced, heart-wrenching narrative history that casts new light on the events surrounding the Donner Party.