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In 1848, nine‑year‑old Joshua Martin McCullough records his adventures in a covered wagon as his family journeys westward from Missouri to Oregon. The diary offers young readers a first‑hand view of frontier life and overland travel, complemented by an informative historical note on westward migration.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Patricia Hermes
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