History Of The Donner Party

The History of the Donner Party by C.F. McGlashan is a comprehensive account of the ill-fated journey of a group of pioneers who attempted to cross the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the winter of 1846-1847. The book tells the story of the Donner Party, a group of 87 men, women, and children who set out on the journey from Illinois to California in search of a better life.The book details the events leading up to the party's ill-fated decision to take a shortcut through the mountains, despite warnings from experienced guides. The journey quickly turned into a nightmare as the group became stranded by heavy snows and forced to endure extreme cold, hunger, and disease.The book provides a detailed account of the struggles and hardships faced by the members of the Donner Party, including the stories of those who survived and those who perished. It also examines the various factors that contributed to the disaster, including poor planning, bad luck, and the harsh winter conditions.Overall, The History of the Donner Party is a gripping and tragic tale of human endurance and survival in the face of overwhelming adversity. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West and the challenges faced by pioneers in the 19th century.Eleven children were born to them, and four are now living. One of these, Lillie, now lives in Sacramento with her husband. Another, Paulina, a widow, resides in San Rafael. Bertha and Augusta live with the father at Brighton, Sacramento County. Both these children are hopelessly idiotic. Bertha is twenty-six years of age, and has never uttered an intelligible word. Augusta is fifteen years old, weighs two hundred and five pounds, and possesses only slight traces of intelligence. Teething spasms, occurring when they were about two years old, is the cause of their idiocy. Both are subject to frequent and violent spasms or epileptic fits.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.