Walk in their dust : retracing trails of America's pioneers

Lane, Barry.

Book 2012

While our plan had more holes in it than a sieve, the bottom line for Niels and I ended up being this: Following the original pioneer routes across America by wagon would be difficult given the number of highways, cities, and private properties that now occupy the once open range the trails traversed...Finally, given the winter and late spring weather in Minnesota, we decided to start in the south and work our way north along the original trailst...

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ISBN:

9781618628039
1618628038

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190 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

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"Walk in Their Dust charts the compelling story of Barry and Niels Henriksen during their hike from Mexico to Minnesota. Along the way they would encounter the same challenges of the American pioneers, including dust storms, intense thirst, blizzard conditions, flash floods, and risk from both predators and man. Yet along the way, with the help of their animal escorts and the individuals along the trail, they learned to face their own life journey with courage, faith, and a good dose of humor"--Back cover

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1621860

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