Thompson, Linda, 1941-

The Oregon Trail / by Linda Thompson. - Vero Beach, Fla. : Rourke Pub., c2005. - 48 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 27 cm. - Expansion of America . - Thompson, Linda, 1941- Expansion of America. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.

The call to go west -- Too wild and far away -- The missionaries and early followers -- The great migration.

Describes the events and circumstances that led great numbers of Americans to cross West on the Oregon Trail in the mid-nineteenth century and the experiences of many who did.

8.9 Follett Library Resources. 3-6 Follett Library Resources.

1595152253 (hardcover)

2004010033


Overland journeys to the Pacific.
Pioneers.


Oregon National Historic Trail--Juvenile literature.
Oregon National Historic Trail.
Oregon National Historic Trail.
Oregon Trail.

F597 / .T48 2005

978/.02