Project Gutenberg 2009-10-24 Public domain in the USA. 197 Gillilan, James David 15018688 Trail Tales Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Trail Tales" by James David Gillilan is a collection of sketches and anecdotes written in the early 20th century. This work presents a vivid portrayal of life in the American West, with particular focus on the experiences and stories of the mountain ministers and various characters from the 19th-century frontier, including indomitable pioneers and Native Americans. It explores themes of adventure, hardship, and faith intertwined with the natural beauty of the landscapes described. The opening of the collection introduces the author’s background as a minister who spent over thirty years in the Northwestern U.S., particularly in Utah, Oregon, and Idaho. It sets the stage for a journey through time, evoking a sense of nostalgia and reverence for the past. The introductory sections include poetic reflections on the beauty of the mountains and the trials faced by pioneers, illustrated through personal stories. There is an early depiction of the family of Mr. Johnson who embarks on the Oregon Trail, portraying the struggles and sorrow that accompany their quest for a new life. As they travel, the narrative emphasizes the themes of resilience and loss, particularly through the haunting moment when Mrs. Johnson succumbs to exhaustion on their journey. The author’s intentions to honor the tenacity and individuality of those who ventured into the unknown are palpable throughout this initial glimpse into the tales that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Northwestern States -- Description and travel Frontier and pioneer life -- Northwestern States F850.5 Text Category: Short Stories Category: Adventure Category: History - American 193997 2025-08-12T11:31:39.327350 text/html 175711 2024-10-24T20:28:59 text/html 323900 2025-08-12T11:31:45.436301 application/epub+zip 325383 2025-08-12T11:31:41.336360 application/epub+zip 138906 2025-08-12T11:31:40.120345 application/epub+zip 459105 2025-08-12T11:31:48.462296 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 437356 2025-08-12T11:31:44.542341 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 216616 2022-09-14T05:42:45.301306 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 156110 2025-08-12T11:31:38.579353 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 136413 2024-10-24T20:28:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 156104 2021-01-05T18:42:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 156107 2021-01-05T18:42:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21113 2025-08-12T11:31:48.602394 application/rdf+xml 11995 2025-08-12T11:31:40.617312 image/jpeg 3314 2025-08-12T11:31:40.365339 image/jpeg 63423 2021-01-05T18:42:31 application/octet-stream application/zip 253594 2021-01-05T18:42:31 application/octet-stream application/zip 63392 2021-01-05T18:42:31 application/octet-stream application/zip 315190 2025-08-12T11:31:39.354355 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog