Women's Diaries of the Westward Journey
$31.51
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
15 August 2004
Summary
The classic account of the experiences of women who took part in the great trek westward on the Overland Trail between 1840 and 1870, with a new introduction by Professor Mary Clearman Blew.More than a quarter of a million Americans crossed the continental United States between 1840 and 1870, going west in one of the greatest migrations of modern times. The frontiersmen have become an integral part of our history and folklore, but the Westering experiences of American women are equally centra…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780805211764 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0805211764 |
| Author: | Lillian Schlissel |
| Publisher: | Schocken Books |
| Imprint: | Schocken Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 15 August 2004 |
| Weight: | 397g |
| Dimensions: | 226mm x 152mm x 20mm |
You Can Find This Book In
About The Author
Lillian Schlissel
Lillian Schlissel is Professor Emerita at Brooklyn College. She is the coeditor of Far from Home- Families of the Westward Journey and of The Western Women’s Reader. She lives in New York City.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.