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LoC No.: 05013281
Title: From the West to the West : Across the plains to Oregon
Original Publication: Chicago: A. C. McClurg & Co., 1905.
Credits: The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "From the West to the West: Across the Plains to Oregon" by Abigail Scott Duniway is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This narrative chronicles the experiences and challenges faced by a frontier family as they prepare to leave their home in Illinois for a new life in Oregon. The text reflects the realities of pioneer life, touching upon themes of family, adventure, and the pursuit of a better future amidst the backdrop of societal changes and personal struggles. The opening of the work introduces us to the Ranger family, particularly focusing on John and Annie Ranger, who plan to leave their established life for the uncharted territories of Oregon. As John shares the news of their impending move, Annie expresses her fears about the difficult journey and the impact of leaving their aging parents behind. Their conversation encapsulates the tension between adventure and safety, the aspirations of the American West, and the emotional toll on a family facing such profound change. The scenes depict not only their practical preparations but also the emotional upheaval as they grapple with their decision. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Duniway, Abigail Scott, 1834-1915
EBook No.: 75131
Published: Jan 17, 2025
Downloads: 152
Language: English
Subject: Oregon -- Fiction
Subject: Women pioneers -- Fiction
Subject: Overland journeys to the Pacific -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 05013281
Title: From the West to the West : Across the plains to Oregon
Original Publication: Chicago: A. C. McClurg & Co., 1905.
Credits: The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "From the West to the West: Across the Plains to Oregon" by Abigail Scott Duniway is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This narrative chronicles the experiences and challenges faced by a frontier family as they prepare to leave their home in Illinois for a new life in Oregon. The text reflects the realities of pioneer life, touching upon themes of family, adventure, and the pursuit of a better future amidst the backdrop of societal changes and personal struggles. The opening of the work introduces us to the Ranger family, particularly focusing on John and Annie Ranger, who plan to leave their established life for the uncharted territories of Oregon. As John shares the news of their impending move, Annie expresses her fears about the difficult journey and the impact of leaving their aging parents behind. Their conversation encapsulates the tension between adventure and safety, the aspirations of the American West, and the emotional toll on a family facing such profound change. The scenes depict not only their practical preparations but also the emotional upheaval as they grapple with their decision. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Duniway, Abigail Scott, 1834-1915
EBook No.: 75131
Published: Jan 17, 2025
Downloads: 152
Language: English
Subject: Oregon -- Fiction
Subject: Women pioneers -- Fiction
Subject: Overland journeys to the Pacific -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.