Books matching: tragic journey of the donner party
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Desperate Passage by Ethan Rarick recounts the tragic journey of the Donner Party in 1846 as they face extreme hardships while traveling to California. The book delves into the horrors of starvation, divisions within the group, failed attempts to cross the high peaks, and the desperate measures, including cannibalism, taken for survival. Rarick provides a well-rounded account, incorporating viewpoints from survivors, rescuers, and historical records to paint a vivid picture of the harrowing journey.
The narrative in Desperate Passage is engaging and informative, offering insights into the characters of the travellers and dispelling myths surrounding their interactions with Native Americans. Rarick's writing style is straightforward and factual, focusing on the events and decisions that led to the Donner Party's entrapment in the Sierra Nevada mountains, making it a compelling non-fiction account of survival and tragedy.
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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... - #3
Save:In 'Old Bones' by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, the story revolves around FBI agent Corrie Swanson and archaeologist Nora Kelly as they get entangled in a mystery involving the historical tragedy of the Donner Party. The plot delves into grave robberies, murders, and a hidden treasure, all while seamlessly blending dark history, paranormal elements, archaeology, thriller moments, mystery, and suspense. The writing style is fluid, the characters are well-developed, and the transition between different viewpoints is done flawlessly, keeping the readers engaged throughout the novel.
NIGHT HAD COME early to the City of Lights, and by 1:00 AM, with the moon obscured by thick clouds, Paris no longer lived up to its name. Even here, down by the river, it was dark and empty: too late ...
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