02562cam a22003373u 4500 27077 UtSlPG 20260610133622.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 12018533 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F590.3 Young, Charles E. (Charles Edward), 1846- Dangers of the Trail in 1865: A Narrative of Actual Events Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-10-28 Produced by Diane Monico and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Dangers of the Trail in 1865: A Narrative of Actual Events" by Charles E. Young is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative recounts the author's personal experiences and observations during a perilous journey across the plains to Denver, Colorado, in 1865, a time rife with the challenges of the American West, including encounters with outlaws and Native Americans. The book likely delves into themes of adventure, survival, and the harsh realities faced by those traveling westward during that period. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the backdrop of the narrative, starting with the influence of Horace Greeley’s advice to young men to "go West." The author reflects on his enthusiasm to venture into the unknown with his companions and the initial stages of their journey, which starts in Geneva, New York. Young describes their experiences at Niagara Falls, traveling through tumultuous areas such as Missouri, facing the dangers of outlaws, and the rough characters they meet along the way, such as Commanche Bill. The first chapter sets the stage for a vivid depiction of life on the trail, the friendships forged amid hardships, and the imminent dangers that lay ahead as they journey toward Denver, filled with both excitement and trepidation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified West (U.S.) -- Description and travel Colorado -- Description and travel Patterson, H. DeF. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27077 67986 67986