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All these things caused them to lose valuable time and by the time they came to the mountain pass it was too late. The wagon train of inexperienced and irregularly prepared families and individuals were California-bound from Illinois. I had been unaware that there were nearly 90 people in this wagon train and they had been relying on the supposed knowledge of someone who made the crossing a few times, only to realize much, much too late that the man was a hack. I read this book faster than any work of fiction I've read in the past year. Stewart is a good writer so that added to the suspense of the story. From the diaries and other records surrounding this misadventure, the historian puts together a summation of the horrors of the cold, starvation, and growing hopelessness of being trapped and ill-prepared for a winter in the wilderness. Ill-prepared to survive a harsh winter, they ran out of supplies, many succumbed… Read a sample Read a sample Description; Details; The tragedy of the Donner party constitutes one of the most amazing stories of the American West. The tragedy of the Donner party constitutes one of the most amazing stories of the American West. They were duped by trail leader who claimed he knew a way that would take 350 miles off the trip and save them many days travel. Following upon a dreadful passage through the Wahsatch [sic] Mountains and then across the salt flats west of the Great Salt Lake, the group attempted the Sierra Nevada mountains too late in the fall to precede the snow and the cold. Author: Stewart, George R., 1895-1980. The novel showcases their doomed fate before they ever arrived in Nevada. Thus, there is wisdom to be found in these pages. Read "Ordeal by Hunger The Story of the Donner Party" by George R. Stewart available from Rakuten Kobo. Author: Stewart, George R., 1895-1980. AbeBooks.com: Ordeal by Hunger: The Story of the Donner Party (9780902743380) by George R. Stewart and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices. Click to read more about Editions: Ordeal by Hunger: The Story of the Donner Party by George R. Stewart. Even though I knew what happened, I still was sad at all of the hardships they experienced and rooted for them to triumph. Some went mad. Those who know a little about the ordeal of the Donner Party usually find the tale repulsive. In 1846, eighty-seven people—men, women, and children—set out for California, persuaded to attempt a new overland route. To get home, we took the train because I-80 was closed indefinitely. The tragedy of the Donner party constitutes one of the most amazing stories of the American West. In 1846 eighty-seven people—men,… It concludes with several chapters discussing the party's ordeal, its causes and consequences, and includes postscripts about the fate of each individual, and reprints of diaries and letters from the travelers. But that is what thousands of pioneers did to build our cities and towns. But that is what thousands of pioneers did to build our cities and towns. ORDEAL BY HUNGER : The Story of the Donner Party With a Supplement and Three Accounts By Survivors by Stewart, George R. Seller 100 POCKETS Published 1992 Condition NEW - COLLECTIBLE Edition First Edition, First Printing ISBN 9780395611593 Item Price $ Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 1992 - History - 392 pages. Ordeal by Hunger: The Story of the Donner Party. In the longstanding tradition of adoring nonfiction where historical people suffer and die and suffer some more, I loved, Stewart focuses on forming an accurate logistical picture of the travels and trials of 87 members of the Donner Party against a harsh environment, whose wagon train came together around July 1846 near the Great Salt Lake and headed to California over a newly inspired yet little tested route over a dangerously steep pass in the Sierra Nevadas, which the trusted and well-traveled Hastings recommended they try in order to save 300 miles had they taken the known (and therefore safer) emigration trai. Account & Lists Account Returns & Orders. The basics of the story of this group of Illinois settlers bound for California are known to most - they got stuck in a storm in the Sierras and eventually resorted to cannibalism to survive. Most of the party that survived did so by eating the dead bodies of the fallen -- only about half of the original party got out alive -- but while the story of the ill-fated Party is well known because of the survivors' cannibalism, Stewart focuses strongly on their journey, endurance, and on the bravery and fortitude of those who pushed through, on foot, to come back and rescue the trapped. In 1846 eighty-seven people -- men, women, and children -- set out for California, persuaded to attempt a new overland route. Place Published. By: George R. Stewart Narrated by: Jeff Riggenbach Try for $0.00 $14.95/month after 30 days. After reading some chapters I feared I would have nightmares! Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Ordeal by Hunger: The Story of the Donner Party. Their misfortunes seem to have begun when they chose to follow the directions of a man who suggested a "short-cut.". There have been a lot of stories about the Donnor Party but this one seems to be the real deal. Refresh and try again. Ordeal by hunger the story of the Donner Party This edition was published in 1986 by University of Nebraska Press in Lincoln. Many, including the Donners, had been farmers in the midwest, and envisioned taking a grand adventure in a well-orchestrated way (books and goods and kitchen utensils and blankets all packed into wagons driven by teams of oxen with cattle and pack animals behind) providing comfort for the many women and children, some as young as one year old. LibraryThing is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers This book made me realize how much we take for granted. They traveled an essentially u. I picked up a used copy of this book on a whim, because I was tired of reading fiction and have an affinity for adventure/survival biographies. Cancel anytime. Ordeal by Hunger: The Story of the Donner Party (1936; rpt. Most people know at least a little bit about the Donner party of 1846. Great read. Sample. Originally written in 1936 and revised in 1961, it pulls no punches while still maintaining an objectivity that avoids lurid sensationalism. Ordeal by Hunger book. Read "Ordeal by Hunger The Story of the Donner Party" by George R. Stewart available from Rakuten Kobo. Ordeal by hunger;: the story of the Donner Party. Try for $0.00 CDN$ 14.95/month after 30 days. This might be because I've always had a fear of being lost and snowbound in the mountains in Wyoming and inevitably freezing to death (or, alternatively, getting lost in the summer and drying of thirst... basically I've just always assumed I'm going to get lost and die). In 1846, eighty-seven people—men, women, and children—set out for California, persuaded to attempt a new overland route. Buy a cheap copy of Ordeal by Hunger: The Story of the... book by George R. Stewart. In 1846 eighty-seven people—men, women, and children—set out for California and were persuaded to attempt a new overland route. George R. Stewart. Ordeal by Hunger. It highlights all the best of mankind's soul, but also the worst. Ordeal by Hunger: The Story of the Donner Party (Kindle Edition) Published September 30th 2013 by Mariner Books. The tragedy of the Donner party constitutes one of the most amazing stories of the American West. Houghton Mifflin. Cart All. To this day, I often drive the short hour long drive through the Sierra Nevadas with a little pause to remember the arduous journey for the survivors who had to walk out to safety and drum up their own rescue. Try for $0.00 CDN$ 14.95/month after 30 days. Ordeal by Hunger: The Story of the Donner Party eBook: Stewart, George R.: Amazon.com.au: Kindle Store It is inspirational and disgusting at the same time. This book tells of the heroic efforts for the rescue parties and the brave men who risked their own lives to help this unfortunate party. 3 Reviews. But I found out they had many life-threatening difficulties along the way, which were so serious that they almost didn’t even make it to the mountains where they became the famous “Donner Party.”. A still shocking look at the horrific desperation of long term starvation and it's effects. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published I can’t even image traveling across country to California in a wagon, with all my worldly possessions and leaving loved ones behind. In 1846 eighty-seven people -- men, women, and children -- set out for California, persuaded to attempt a new overland route. 0395611598 - Ordeal by Hunger: the Story of the Donner Party by Stewart, George R - AbeBooks EMBED (for wordpress.com hosted blogs and archive.org item tags) Want more? We have new and used copies available, in 4 editions - starting at $1.45. 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