An introductory history of the Oregon Trail and its significance in opening the west to settlers, including information on the people who opened the Trail, their reasons for going west, modes
of transportation, and a description of a typical day on the Trail.Presents an introductory history of the Oregon Trail and its significance in opening the west to settlers, including
information on the people who opened the Trail, their reasons for going west, modes of transportation, and a description of a typical dayon the Trail.