Paul Erickson (6)

Daily Life on a Southern Plantation, 1853. by Paul Erickson

Using historical account of 64 slaves aand their owners, Mr Erickson takes readers on a journey , using artifact and drawings, to experience life during the 1850's. Comments fro ledgers, journals, and dairies give insight to personalities, as well as rights.

This invites browsing as well as serious researcher, for the stories are very moving.

Place to visit, and index, a glossary, and a timeline. Have students make their own timeline show more of events.

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Erickson, Paul. Daily Life in a Covered Wagon.New York: Puffin Books. 1994. This is a wonderful book about what the journey was like for those traveling by covered wagon to the west. It is filled with primary sources and it includes quotes freom the diaries of the members of a family that actually traveled west. It ties in with the 5th grade History standards and can be used by the teacher as a supplement to the Oregon Trail standards. There are many pictures and illustrations. It covers all show more aspects of the journey from the beginning to the reaching of the final destination. It includes trail maps that chart the trail and a timeline of the history of travel west. Age Group: 9-12 years. show less

In 1853, the Larkin family loaded up their wagon and headed west in search of a new life. But how did they do it? What did they eat? How did they survive sickness, and attacks from cattle thieves?

rich in photos and illustrations. some mistakes noted