The Ox Team or the Old Oregon Trail 1852 to 1906 - Hardcover

by Ezra Meeker (Author)

The Ox Team or the Old Oregon Trail 1852 to 1906 is a historical book written by Ezra Meeker. The book is a memoir of Meeker's experiences traveling the Oregon Trail from 1852 to 1906. Meeker was a pioneer who traveled from Iowa to Oregon in 1852 with his wife and baby son. He made the journey by ox team and traveled the same route several times throughout his life. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of Meeker's life, from his early years in Iowa to his travels on the Oregon Trail. Meeker describes the challenges and hardships of traveling by ox team, including the dangers of crossing rivers and mountains, the threat of Indian attacks, and the difficulties of finding food and water. He also writes about the beauty of the landscape and the sense of adventure that came with traveling the trail.In addition to his personal experiences, Meeker also includes historical information about the Oregon Trail, including its origins, the routes taken by pioneers, and the impact of the trail on American history. He also includes photographs and illustrations that help bring his story to life.Overall, The Ox Team or the Old Oregon Trail 1852 to 1906 is a fascinating historical account of one man's journey on the Oregon Trail and the impact of this trail on American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West and the pioneers who helped shape it.1906. There was nothing particularly out of the ordinary about Ezra Meeker's wagon trip to Oregon in 1852. What was unusual was Meeker's decision to make a return trip-over 50 years later. At 76 years of age, Meeker loaded up his wagon, picked two good oxen, and headed east. Meeker's friends were against the idea; they thought he would never make it alive. Although his ox died, the difficult trip didn't kill Meeker. Along the way, he gave speeches encouraging preservation of the Trail, and many turned out to listen. He wrote a book, convinced President Teddy Roosevelt to set aside money for trail preservation, and became a national celebrity. Meeker was still busy promoting the Oregon Trail when he died at age 98.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.