The Look of the Elephant: The Westering Experience in the Words of Those Who Lived It, 1841-1861

by Andrew Hammond and Joanne Hammond

Book Overview

"This is the day set apart for taking a long leave of home & friends, yes, many & dear friends & a home which I have enjoyed eleven years. To break off these ties of association with a Father, Brother & Sisters is too much for cool regret. I have lost control of my feelings and the heart speaks language of tenderness in tears."--Peter Decker, April 4, 1849

"All the bad traits of the men are now well-developed, - their true character is shown,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1893061043
• ISBN13: 9781893061040
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Oregon-California Trails Association
• Length: 278 Pages