{"product_id":"across-the-plains-in-the-donner-party-history-of-the-donner-party-omnibus-edition-annotated-californias-darkest-winter-true-stories-of-hope-des-paperback","title":"Across the Plains in the Donner Party \u0026 History of the Donner Party Omnibus Edition, Annotated: California's Darkest Winter: True Stories of Hope, Des - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eVirginia Reed Murphy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRoss Allen Rojek\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcross the Plains in the Donner Party \u0026amp; History of the Donner Party: A Tragedy of the Sierra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e180th Anniversary Commemorative Omnibus Edition - Two Landmark Works in One Volume (Paperback \u0026amp; eBook)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1846, a group of pioneers heading for California became trapped in the snowbound Sierra Nevada. What followed was one of the most harrowing and tragic episodes in the history of westward expansion: the story of the Donner Party. This special 180th anniversary edition brings together for the first time the two most important and enduring accounts of the tragedy - offering readers a complete picture of the journey, the suffering, and the legacy left behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook One: \u003cem\u003eAcross the Plains in the Donner Party\u003c\/em\u003e by Virginia Reed Murphy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by one of the youngest survivors of the expedition, this deeply personal memoir recounts the journey with a clear and compelling voice. Virginia Reed was just twelve years old when her family joined the party, and her recollections-first published decades later-capture both the innocence of youth and the emotional scars of survival. Her account is a powerful piece of American literature that speaks to sacrifice, resilience, and the complexity of memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Two: \u003cem\u003eHistory of the Donner Party: A Tragedy of the Sierra\u003c\/em\u003e by C.F. McGlashan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1879, this is the first comprehensive historical investigation into the events of the Donner Party. McGlashan interviewed survivors, collected letters, and examined newspaper accounts to reconstruct the journey with journalistic rigor. Far more than a sensational narrative, his work seeks to correct myths, honor the dead, and preserve the lessons of the past for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether, these two works present a dual-lens portrait of the Donner Party-one from within, and one from without. The result is a definitive collection that honors those who lived the experience and those who sought to preserve it for history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Edition Matters: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the 180th anniversary approaching in 2027, interest in the Donner Party and westward expansion is set to rise. This edition provides the most complete and accessible compilation available-ideal for students, researchers, and general readers. Beyond the story of starvation and survival, this is a chronicle of the American spirit: of what people hope for, endure, and remember.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 334\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 27, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47510633676978,"sku":"9781967659036","price":21.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/BwM4kQKAGJ9781967659036.webp?v=1779649788","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/across-the-plains-in-the-donner-party-history-of-the-donner-party-omnibus-edition-annotated-californias-darkest-winter-true-stories-of-hope-des-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}