Best of Covered Wagon Women
Kenneth L. Holmes
University of Oklahoma Press
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The diaries and letters of women who traveled to the west during
the 19th century 'go west' push offer eight primary source
accounts, these selected for their powerful visions of family,
friendships, and experience. Women's studies collections as well as
those strong in general historical review will relish a gathering of
letters and diaries from those who experienced the movement, with
historical notes by Kenneth L. Holmes furthering the experience, adding
invaluable background information.
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