The Opening of the California Trail: The Story of the Stevens Party from the Reminiscences of Moses Schallenberger

The Opening of the California Trail by George R. Stewart delves into the remarkable story of the Stevens Party, often overlooked in the chronicles of early westward migration. This group of covered-wagon emigrants, traveling in 1844, is credited with establishing the first wagon road to California and discovering Donner Pass. Stewart's work not only recounts the logistical and historical significance of this journey but also provides a deeply human narrative, particularly through the experi...