02796cam a22003493u 4500 52652 UtSlPG 20260610134219.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 17019712 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F850.5 Meeker, Ezra, 1830-1928 The Busy Life of Eighty-Five Years of Ezra Meeker : Ventures and adventures; sixty-three years of pioneer life in the old Oregon country; an account of the author's trip across the plains with an ox team; return trip, 1906-7; his cruise on Puget Sound, 1853; trip through the Natchess pass, 1854; over the Chilcoot pass; flat-boating on the Yukon, 1898. The Oregon trail. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-07-26 Produced by Rachael Schultz, Christian Boissonnas, Bryan Ness 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.) "The Busy Life of Eighty-Five Years of Ezra Meeker" by Ezra Meeker is an autobiographical account written in the early 20th century. It explores the life experiences of the author, who was a pioneer in the Old Oregon Country, detailing his adventures moving across the plains with an ox team and the various challenges faced throughout his life. The book paints a vivid picture of pioneering life during the 19th century, offering readers insights into both personal and collective experiences of those who ventured westward. At the start of the narrative, Ezra Meeker recounts his early life in Ohio, the background of his family, and the simplicity and hardships of his upbringing. He shares anecdotes about his childhood, his disdain for school, and the industrious spirit instilled in him by his hardworking parents. The opening sets the stage for a life dedicated to pioneering efforts that would eventually lead him on a monumental journey across the American frontier. Through his reflections, Meeker introduces readers to the values of hard work, family ties, and the pioneering spirit that defined a generation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Overland journeys to the Pacific Alaska -- Description and travel Washington (State) -- Description and travel Frontier and pioneer life -- Northwest, Pacific https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52652 93486 93486