02386cam a22003493u 4500 75131 UtSlPG 20260610134735.0 m cr n 260607r20251905utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05013281 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Duniway, Abigail Scott, 1834-1915 From the West to the West Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-01-17 The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "From the West to the West: Across the Plains to Oregon" by Abigail Scott Duniway is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This narrative chronicles the experiences and challenges faced by a frontier family as they prepare to leave their home in Illinois for a new life in Oregon. The text reflects the realities of pioneer life, touching upon themes of family, adventure, and the pursuit of a better future amidst the backdrop of societal changes and personal struggles. The opening of the work introduces us to the Ranger family, particularly focusing on John and Annie Ranger, who plan to leave their established life for the uncharted territories of Oregon. As John shares the news of their impending move, Annie expresses her fears about the difficult journey and the impact of leaving their aging parents behind. Their conversation encapsulates the tension between adventure and safety, the aspirations of the American West, and the emotional toll on a family facing such profound change. The scenes depict not only their practical preparations but also the emotional upheaval as they grapple with their decision. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Chicago: A. C. McClurg & Co., 1905 Oregon -- Fiction Women pioneers -- Fiction Overland journeys to the Pacific -- Fiction https://archive.org/details/fromwesttowest0000abig https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75131 115856 115856