Fulton, Frances I. Sims creator text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "To and Through Nebraska" by Frances I. Sims Fulton is a personal narrative written in the late 19th century. This work details the author's experiences and observations as she travels with the Nebraska Mutual Aid Colony from Pennsylvania to Nebraska. The narrative serves as both a memoir and an account of the challenges faced by settlers during this time, particularly focusing on the trials and triumphs of those who emigrated for a new life in the West. At the start of the work, the narrative introduces the circumstances that lead to the author's journey to Nebraska, emphasizing the mix of excitement and trepidation among the colonists as they prepare to leave their familiar homes. The author recounts details of her family's motivations for joining the colony, including hopes for land ownership and a better life. As the party departs, poignant farewells reveal the emotional toll of leaving loved ones behind. The opening portion also vividly sets the scene for their journey, capturing the camaraderie among the travelers and their initial encounters with the stark and alluring landscape of Nebraska, establishing a backdrop of hope and resilience amidst the uncertainties of frontier life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-01-17 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Nebraska -- Description and travel F590.3 Original publication data not identified 03015271 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44688 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44688 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134027.0 44688