Words West: Voices of Young Pioneers - Couverture rigide

Wadsworth, Ginger

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0618234756 ISBN 13 : 9780618234752

Editeur : Clarion Books, 2003

Synopsis

Book by Wadsworth Ginger

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Among the tens of thousands of pioneers who left home in covered wagons in the 1800s, headed for the West in hopes of fertile land, gold, or escape from religious or racial persecution, some forty thousand were children. Though the hardships and dangers of the trail were many, these children also witnessed the great and wild beauty of the untouched West and became an integral part of U.S. history. In this unique approach to the history of the wagon trail and western expansion, here are the moving stories of these young pioneers, told in their own words through letters home, diaries, and memoirs.
Ginger Wadsworth’s clear and well-organized presentation is comprehensive, accessible, and richly illustrated with detailed maps and more than ninety archival photos and prints of life on the trail. Endnotes, bibliography, index.

Revue de presse :

"exemplary...clear prose and...passion for her subject are evident throughout ...superb...fascinating reading...A model of fine history writing." KIRKUS REVIEWS, STARRED REVIEW Kirkus Reviews, Starred

"A uniquely youthful perspective on this period of American history" THE BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S BOOKS The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Here's a terrific account of the opening of the American West" NY TIMES BOOK REVIEW The New York Times Book Review

"Clear and concise...new perspective...It is the youthful point of view that makes this book unique and enjoyable." VOYA VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates)

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Clarion Books
• Date d'édition: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0618234756
• ISBN 13: 9780618234752
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 208