Sarah Raymond was an unmarried woman of twenty-four who in May 1865--barely a month after the end of the Civil War--mounted her beloved pony and headed west alongside the wagon carrying her mother and two younger brothers. They traveled by wagon train over the Great Plains toward the Rocky Mountains; with no certain idea of where they would settle themselves but a strong desire to leave war-torn Missouri behind and start a new life. Days on the Road is the story of this remarkable journey and of the young woman who made it. Written on the trail and originally published in 1902; it is a tribute to all of the emigrants who made their way west and the tale of a truly extraordinary woman.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Disappointed.By Darin C LindonBook might work for a middle school kid. Was expecting a more professional book; but instead received what reads like a high school research paper. Maybe 40 small pages in length. Very disappointed.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Some what Boring.By john mckeownSome repeats. Was boring to a certain extent but; did have quite a lot of information.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Hittites: More than just a Bronze Age GroupBy Faith Elizabeth CummingsAlthough parts of this book are a bit confusing; because of the subject matter; this historic group of people was treated with the respect and good research that they deserve. Most of us; including myself; do not know much about this Asian group who once inhabited parts of Turkey; Syria; and Egypt. The only plaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaace we see much about them now is in the Old Testament of the Bible; where they and the Israelites must fight for the land; and when the Israelites must keep themselves free from all of the Hittite gods. But this book shows us a picture we probably haven't seen before; unless we major in historic cultures and people groups. This is a fascinating and revealing study of a very complex culture which had a lot of influence on the cultures and peoples around them. In fact; there was much more cross cultural influence; according to this book; than I ever realized. This book describes a fascinating and little known part of history that may have answers to questions being asked today. It may explain some of the dynamics still ruling this region and why the people there still think as they do. This is the value of history. It helps us to understand ourselves and others and build better relationships throughout the world.
