The promise of the West

By Mary Barmeyer O'Brien

Subjects: Biography, Overland journeys to the Pacific, Frontier and pioneer life, West (u.s.), description and travel, West (u.s.), biography, Pioneers, Frontier and pioneer life, west (u.s.), Description and travel, Pioneer children

Description: "Driven by the promise of prosperity and opportunity on the frontier, thousands of men and women traveled west in the mid-1800s to forge a new life. Accompanying them were their children, wide-eyed and excited about the adventures that awaited them as they headed toward the setting sun. Little did they know how treacherous and grueling the trip would be"--Provided by publisher.