Publisher's Synopsis
The Ox Team or the Old Oregon Trail 1852 to 1906 (LARGE PRINT EDITION) is a historical book written by Ezra Meeker. The book is a memoir of Meeker's journey on the Old Oregon Trail from 1852 to 1906. Meeker was one of the pioneers who traveled from the east coast to the west coast of the United States in search of a better life. The book is written in a descriptive and engaging style, offering readers a glimpse into the hardships and challenges that the pioneers faced during their journey. Meeker's account covers a wide range of topics, including the geography of the trail, the wildlife, the Native American tribes encountered, and the daily life of the pioneers. The large print edition of the book makes it easy to read for those with visual impairments or those who prefer larger font sizes. The Ox Team or the Old Oregon Trail 1852 to 1906 is a must-read for history buffs and anyone interested in the American West.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1906. There was nothing particularly out of the ordinary about Ezra Meeker's wagon trip to Oregon in 1852. What was unusual was Meeker's decision to make a return trip-over 50 years later. At 76 years of age, Meeker loaded up his wagon, picked two good oxen, and headed east. Meeker's friends were against the idea; they thought he would never make it alive. Although his ox died, the difficult trip didn't kill Meeker. Along the way, he gave speeches encouraging preservation of the Trail, and many turned out to listen. He wrote a book, convinced President Teddy Roosevelt to set aside money for trail preservation, and became a national celebrity. Meeker was still busy promoting the Oregon Trail when he died at age 98.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
