oregon national historic trail

Illustrated text, letters, and diary excerpts follow the fictional Marshall family, as they travel from New York State to the Oregon territory by wagon train in the 1850s.

The Oregon Trail was an important part of American history. It helped bring new people to the western United States. Explore what life was like for pioneers on the Oregon Trail, what difficulties they faced along the way, and what it was like to live in Oregon once they arrived. Complete with vivid photographs, a glossary, and colorful designs, this is an excellent way to introduce readers to America s early westward expansion.