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THE EMIGRANT TRAIL, THE LONG ROAD TO CALIFORNIA, by Marshall Fey and Stanley Paher. 224 pages, 8-/2 x 11, illustrated, maps both historic and modern. Color cover. After 16 introductory pages of color maps and line sketches and artwork relating to the ’49ers, the book describes three lengthy emigrant routes through western Nevada into eastern California along the Humboldt, Truckee, and Carson Rivers. Photos and directions with numerous maps show locations of 72 T-shaped rail iron markers which identify the emigrant trail. This volume includes essays about the Donner Party and many other significant events and places along the routes. There is also an essay on how to verify information about the life and trials of the emigrants as well as to verify the relevance of contemporary information. About 180 excerpts from emigrant diaries are included at precise locations on the trail. Various trail hikes adjacent to Interstate 80 and U. S. 50 are also included. Hardcover, $29.95. Softcover available by clicking here for $19.95.
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