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Save:"The Indifferent Stars Above: The Harrowing Saga of a Donner Party Bride" by Daniel James Brown portrays the tragic journey of the Donner Party as they attempt to make their way to California. The narrative delves into the mistakes made, the suffering endured, and the remarkable physical and mental endurance displayed by the survivors amidst starvation, freezing temperatures, and death. Brown's writing style is described as engaging, well-researched, and informative, turning what could be dry history into a gripping page-turner that sheds light on the harrowing events of the past.
The night before Sarah left Illinois for California, a full moon—as plump and promising as a pearl—hung over Steuben Township. Down in the bottomlands, the Illinois River slid silently past Franklin W...
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