California Trail Herd: The 1850 Missouri To California Journal - Hardcover

by Cyrus C. Loveland (Author), Richard H. Dillon (Editor)

California Trail Herd: The 1850 Missouri To California Journal is a historical account written by Cyrus C. Loveland. The book recounts the author's journey on the California Trail in 1850, starting from Missouri and ending in California. The author describes in detail the challenges and hardships faced by him and his fellow travelers during the journey, including harsh weather conditions, dangerous river crossings, and attacks by Native Americans. The book also provides insights into the social and cultural aspects of the time, including interactions with other travelers, encounters with different Native American tribes, and the establishment of new settlements along the trail. The author's journal entries are supplemented with historical context and background information, making the book an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in American history, particularly the history of westward expansion and the California Gold Rush.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.