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Across the Plains in 1844

Across the Plains in 1844

By: Catherine Sager Pringle
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Journey with the Sager family in 1844 as they navigate the treacherous Oregon trail. With seven children in tow, their voyage is marred by mishaps and disease, resulting in the tragic loss of both their parents. The Sager orphans, however, persist, reaching the Whitman Mission in Walla Walla, Washington. But their trials dont end there. In 1847, a violent attack from the Cayuse tribe takes the lives of the Whitmans and others at the mission. Among those taken hostage is Catherine, who survives the massacre and writes about these devastating experiences in this gripping memoir. (Summary by Carol Pelster)Copyright Old Time Audio Art Literary History & Criticism Social Sciences World
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  • 04 - Across the Plains in 1844 by Catherine Sager Pringle

    04 - Across the Plains in 1844 by Catherine Sager Pringle
    Jul 17 2025
    Journey with the Sager family in 1844 as they navigate the treacherous Oregon trail. With seven children in tow, their voyage is marred by mishaps and disease, resulting in the tragic loss of both their parents. The Sager orphans, however, persist, reaching the Whitman Mission in Walla Walla, Washington. But their trials dont end there. In 1847, a violent attack from the Cayuse tribe takes the lives of the Whitmans and others at the mission. Among those taken hostage is Catherine, who survives the massacre and writes about these devastating experiences in this gripping memoir. (Summary by Carol Pelster)
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    26 mins
  • 03 - Across the Plains in 1844 by Catherine Sager Pringle

    03 - Across the Plains in 1844 by Catherine Sager Pringle
    Jul 17 2025
    Journey with the Sager family in 1844 as they navigate the treacherous Oregon trail. With seven children in tow, their voyage is marred by mishaps and disease, resulting in the tragic loss of both their parents. The Sager orphans, however, persist, reaching the Whitman Mission in Walla Walla, Washington. But their trials dont end there. In 1847, a violent attack from the Cayuse tribe takes the lives of the Whitmans and others at the mission. Among those taken hostage is Catherine, who survives the massacre and writes about these devastating experiences in this gripping memoir. (Summary by Carol Pelster)
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    21 mins
  • 02 - Across the Plains in 1844 by Catherine Sager Pringle

    02 - Across the Plains in 1844 by Catherine Sager Pringle
    Jul 17 2025
    Journey with the Sager family in 1844 as they navigate the treacherous Oregon trail. With seven children in tow, their voyage is marred by mishaps and disease, resulting in the tragic loss of both their parents. The Sager orphans, however, persist, reaching the Whitman Mission in Walla Walla, Washington. But their trials dont end there. In 1847, a violent attack from the Cayuse tribe takes the lives of the Whitmans and others at the mission. Among those taken hostage is Catherine, who survives the massacre and writes about these devastating experiences in this gripping memoir. (Summary by Carol Pelster)
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    22 mins
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