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Excavation Of The Donnerreed Wagons: Historic Archaelogy Along The Hastings Cutoff,Used
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In 1847, The Illfated Donnerreed Party Of Emigrants To California Chose An Alternate Route Out Of Salt Lake City And Became Bogged Down In The Mud And Playa Of The Great Salt Lake Desert. Losing At Least Four Wagons, Numerous Oxen, And A Lot Of Valuable Time, The Delay Contributed To Their Late Attempt To Cross The Sierra Nevada And The Famous Efforts By Party Members To Endure A Winter In The Mountains.Excavation Of The Donnerreed Wagons Presents The Results Of Work Undertaken In 1986 To Salvage The Remnants Of The Abandoned Wagons In The Face Of Rising Water From The Great Salt Lake. The Results Were Significantly Different From Expectations. Not Only Was A Wide Variety Of Artifacts Recovered, But Evidence Of Subsequent Exploring Parties, Such As That Led By Stansbury Around The Great Salt Lake In 184950, Was Also Identified.This Book Provides Historical Background On Overland Emigration To California And The Hastings Cutoff, The Stansbury Expedition, Previous Work Done At The Wagon Site, And A Description Of The 1986 Operation. It Is Well Illustrated With Maps And Site Plans, And Contains Many Drawings And Photographs Of Such Items As Tools, Weapon Fragments, China, And The Wagons Themselves. Now Back In Print, This Is A Mustread For Trail Buffs And Historical Archaeologists Alike.
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- Q: What is the main topic covered in 'Excavation of the Donner-Reed Wagons'? A: The book focuses on the archaeological excavation of the Donner-Reed wagons, which were abandoned by the Donner-Reed party during their ill-fated journey to California in 1847.
- Q: What historical events does this book discuss? A: It discusses the overland emigration to California, the Hastings Cutoff route, and the Stansbury Expedition, along with the challenges faced by the Donner-Reed party.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the historical context of the Donner-Reed party's journey, details about the archaeological findings, and information on previous excavations at the wagon site.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in archaeology? A: Yes, the book is well-illustrated and provides a historical background that can be appreciated by both trail buffs and those new to archaeology.
- Q: What type of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book contains maps, site plans, drawings, and photographs of artifacts such as tools and weapon fragments, enhancing the understanding of the excavation.
- Q: How many pages does 'Excavation of the Donner-Reed Wagons' have? A: The book has a total of 178 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is classified as a used book in good condition.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Excavation of the Donner-Reed Wagons' is Bruce Hawkins.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on February 4, 1999.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.