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Rinker Buck chronicles a 2,000‑mile journey along the historic Oregon Trail, charting the struggles of 19th‑century pioneers and the landscapes that shaped frontier life. With companions that include three mules, a spirited brother, and a mischievous terrier, Buck details the physical challenges—thunderstorms, broken wheels, forced marches for water—and the diverse array of people he encounters, from evangelists and shysters to Native Americans and everyday dreamers. His account combines reportage, historical context, and personal narrative to illustrate how the trail united the coasts, doubled the nation’s size, and laid the groundwork for the later railroads.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Travel & Geography/Travel Writing
Authors: Rinker Buck
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