Fantastic Facts about the Oregon Trail

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Author: Michael J. Trinklein
Publisher: Trinklein Publishing
Category: Book

Buy New: $3.00

Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

6 reviews
Sales Rank: 241898

Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 50
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 5.3 x 4 x 0.4

ISBN: 1883691001
EAN: 9781883691004
ASIN: 1883691001

Publication Date: June 6, 1995
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Wind-powered wagons; the $100 drink of water; mysterious empty graves; a cow that started a war. Read all about these fantastic facts--and dozens of others--in this fun-to-read book.

Did you know that some pioneers took a "shortcut" to Oregon that took them perilously close to Antarctica? Or that ferryboat operators on the Oregon Trail could earn nearly $2,000 per day? Or that many pioneers found ice in the middle of the blazing hot desert? It's all true! An entertaining read for young people or anyone interested in the great western journey.

Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews...

1 out of 5 stars

A booklet not a book June 27, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This $3 booklet is the size of a greeting card. There are 24 "fantastic facts" on 43 pages. The postage is $3.99. Buyer beware.

5 out of 5 stars

Good for all ages May 7, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I purchased this book for my daughter who is 9. It is a really good book for children and for adults. There were quite a few interesting things listed in the book that I did not already know. A real fun book, but dont expect a doctoral thesis.

5 out of 5 stars

Definitely worth reading October 21, 2005
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

Although this book is not intended to (and won't) gove you a comprehensive overview of the history of the Oregon Trail, this is still a very good book to read if you are interested in the era. I learned quite a bit about it, and found it fascinating. Some great facts. Definitely worth reading.

4 out of 5 stars

Quick facts August 11, 2001
12 out of 13 found this review helpful

This is a quaint little book that is full of interesting facts. My fifth graders have enjoyed listening to the unusual stories. The entries are quick and easy and great for filling those 5 minute gaps or introducing a lesson.

5 out of 5 stars

Critique of the Review by Ms Debbie Keefer March 9, 2001
5 out of 16 found this review helpful

Ms. Keefer needs to improve her spelling, especially if she is a 4th grade teacher (see her review). I live "on" the Oregon Trail, in Pocatello, Idaho. My wife and I visit Oregon Trail sites (especially visual "ruts") whenever we can. Michael Trinklein is a well-respected historian; this book is a keeper!