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The Oregon trail

by Michael V. Uschan · 2004

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Examines the famous westward route of American settlement during the 1800s, including everyday life on the trail, what it took to make the journey successfully, and what happened to unsuccessful attempts to reach the Oregon Territory.

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historyhistoryMore like thisLess of this
Setting
19th century19th centuryMore like thisLess of thisfrontierfrontierMore like thisLess of thisAmerican WestAmerican WestMore like thisLess of thisOregon National Historic TrailOregon National Historic TrailMore like thisLess of thisPacific NorthwestPacific NorthwestMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrens
Length
short · 48 pages

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