The ""John Udell Journal"" is a firsthand account of a trip across the plains in 1859, written by John Udell himself. The journal contains detailed descriptions of the journey, including the terrain, weather, and encounters with Native American tribes. However, the most significant event chronicled in the journal is the massacre of a portion of Udell's party by the Mojave Indians. The journal provides a gripping and tragic account of the attack, including...