Women's Diaries of the Westward Journey (1982)

Absolutely Top Notch Analysis.

Five Stars ::: A fascinating selection of diaries, letters, and journals from the mid-1800's. Bringing her expertise to bear, Schlissel mines the thoughts of these female writers to create a vivid picture of the long and arduous journey from the frontier of Missouri to the West Coast.

Other books have similar writings, but not with this depth of analysis. Kenneth L. Holmes' series, for example, makes interesting reading, but the letters are offered virtually without commentary and analysis. And I would not suggest reading them without reading this book first.

There are many wonderful pictures, a map, and some charts that serve to enhance the enjoyment of the narrative. Truly an excellent read.

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