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One nation on the brink of war. Two families in search of peace. Twenty-seven wagons on an epic cross-country journey as bold as America itself - from legendary Western author William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone....

Go West, Young Man

Missouri, 1860. Rumors of war between the North and South are spreading across the land. In rural Green County, many of the farmers are already choosing sides. But not John Zachary. His loyalties lie with his family first - and his heart is telling him to go west. Hoping to build a new life in the fertile valleys of Oregon, he convinces his best friend, Emmitt Braxton, to pack up their families and join him on a wagon train across the Oregon Trail. The journey will be long and hard. The physical hardships and grueling mental challenges will bring out the best in the some - and the worst in others. But with the guidance of an experienced wagon master and scout, they are determined to reach their destiny, no matter how high the cost....

Twenty-seven wagons. Twenty-seven different hopes and dreams. This sprawling epic novel from a master storyteller captures the beauty and danger of the American West - and the pioneer spirit of those who tamed it....

©2021 William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone (P)2021 Recorded Books Action & Adventure Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Heartfelt
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I’ve been binging westerns and this is another great book to dive into. Enjoyable narration also.

Great story

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Trials and tribulations on Oregon trail well handled with moderate violence Difficulties of people robbers travellers growing up marriage handled well

Hardship and adventure on Oregon trail

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This book is a reflection of life in the 1800s as settlers made their way West . Pioneers made up the ordinary people from varied backgrounds each with their own story .They build the country we know today ,the USA ~America .An insight into the hardship of the life style ahead where the covered wagon the pariey skooner was their transport home and refuge. An interesting insight into reality of the times .

the reality of life of a covered wagon on the Origan trail

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