Description du livre Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Between 1840 and 1870, thousands of women arrived in the Pacific Northwest by way of the Oregon Trail. This migration or "leave taking" was a life-changing experience, consuming the longest time and widest distance these women would travel to establish homes and farms and help build communities for themselves and their families. This fascinating book presents quilts as documents of history to discover the women and their life stories._x000D_The book features 56 quilts made before, during, and after the journey west, as well as new information about the role of women in their communities. Each quilt is shown in full color, along with vintage photos of the makers plus information describing the quilt and the maker's family. Multiple appendices relate trail conditions, an analysis of the quilts, letters and narrations of the Trail experience, and available resource locations. Also includes a glossary, extensive bibliography, maps, and index. A wonderful resource for quilt enthusiasts, descendants, educators, and historians alike. AUTHOR: Mary Bywater Cross is a quilt historian with a specialized interest in Western women's history. Her research is supported by on-site visits to the areas where these women traveled, lived, and worked. She lives in Portland, Oregon. Presents quilts as documents of history that help us learn about the lives and experiences of the many women who traveled the Oregon Trail from 1840-1870. Features 56 quilts made before, during, and after the journey, shown in full color along with vintage photos of the makers and historical background. Includes multiple appendices, glossary, and extensive bibliography. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9780764323164

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Quilts of the Oregon Trail Schiffer Book for Collectors

Mary Bywater Cross

Edit� par Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. (2007)

ISBN 10 : 0764323164 ISBN 13 : 9780764323164

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Description du livre PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N� de r�f. du vendeur GZ-9780764323164

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Quilts of the Oregon Trail

Mary Bywater Cross

Edit� par Schiffer Publishing Ltd (2007)

ISBN 10 : 0764323164 ISBN 13 : 9780764323164

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Description du livre Paperback / softback. Etat : New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. Presents quilts as documents of history that help us learn about the lives and experiences of the many women who traveled the Oregon Trail from 1840-1870. Features 56 quilts made before, during, and after the journey, shown in full color along with vintage photos of the makers and historical background. Includes multiple appendices, glossary, and extensive bibliography. N� de r�f. du vendeur B9780764323164

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