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The Oregon Trail

By: Francis Parkman
Narrated by: Frank Muller
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Francis Parkman's journal - written more than 150 years ago, in 1846 - provides an eye-witness account of one of the grandest adventures in American history. At age 23, the Harvard-educated Bostonian traveled the Rocky Mountains, living among the Dakota Sioux. In his journal, he captured the color, spirit, and perspective of his era, as well as the exuberant confidence that was the mark of his time. Frank Muller's dramatic reading brings this captivating record to life.

Public Domain (P)1996 The Audio Partners Publishing
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  • Categories: History
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"...with a rich and colorful narrative style, [Parkman] is, in the opinion of many, the greatest of American historians." (Frank N. Magill, Cyclopedia of World Authors)

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The Oregon Trail

Enjoyed this reading very much. Only from accounts like this can we understand what it was like to open this country to the people moving west. Some things good and some not so good, but the pioneers pushed forward to help establish a country from scratch. The book is not closed yet, and it is up to us and future generations to make it better.

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Excellent story of a different time....

Great short listen and as usual...hey...its Frank Muller...Very well done! The man reads a book and there's a movie in my head.

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Great Account of a Magical Time

An educational of the difficulties, challenges and realities of the time. Clearly A time like no other.

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An interesting tale of exploration

Man titles the book Oregon.
Never goes to Oregon.

Other than that it’s a pretty interesting story to listen to. The first hand experience on the prairie before agriculture completely changes it is interesting

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Basically a documentary

It's a period piece. Put yourself in a white man's shoes in the mid 19th century and head west, and you'll understand how it's written.

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Well told interesting experience.

So refreshing to read a story with no crude language or profanity. Thanks for an enjoyable experience.

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Proper Notice

I liked the story and the reading but was disappointed to learn that this was an abridged version. I would have liked to have listened to the complete work.

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What a wonderful adventure

Great book all around, great story, and narration. I would recommend this for anyone.

Recommended!

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amazing descriptions in the language of that time

i loved this book. had to ignore the bias of the author who did not describe native americans in the. kindest of term

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History raw, brilliantly performed

Tells quite a story ! Raw unvarnished and sometimes very, very hard to take account of what it was really like in mid 1800s in the west. The fabulous narration by Frank Muller alone makes it worth a listen.

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