The Archaeology of the Donner Party |
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| Author:
| Hardesty, Donald L. |
| Series title: | Shepperson Series in Nevada History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-87417-661-2 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2005 |
| Publisher: | University of Nevada Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $18.95 |
Book Description:
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The tragic saga of the Donner Party has inspired both legend and scholarship ever since the survivors were rescued from the High Sierra snows in the spring of 1847. This work offers insight into the ordeal of these ill-fated emigrants and demonstrates the vital role that archaeology can play in expanding our understanding of historical events.
The tragic saga of the Donner Party has inspired both legend and scholarship ever since the survivors were rescued from the High Sierra snows in the spring of 1847. This work offers insight into the ordeal of these ill-fated emigrants and demonstrates the vital role that archaeology can play in expanding our understanding of historical events.