Description
This gripping work of narrative history follows Sarah Graves, a young bride who leaves her Illinois home in 1846 with hopes of building a new life in California. Her journey becomes part of the ill-fated Donner Party expedition, as families confront treacherous terrain, dwindling supplies, bitter weather, and the devastating consequences of difficult choices. Drawing on historical research and vivid storytelling, the book offers an intimate account of endurance, desperation, community, and survival while illuminating one of the most haunting episodes of the westward migration.
Available Editions
paperback
Harper Perennial
Published Jan 1, 2010
384 pages
ISBN: 9780061348112
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Details
First Published
2009
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Indifferent Stars Above by Daniel James Brown.