Elisha Brooks

Elisha Brooks's memoir recounts his journey from Illinois to California in 1850, braving harsh conditions and hostile Native American tribes along the way. Along with descriptions of the landscape and the rigors of pioneer life, Brooks includes vivid sketches of the people he met, including his own parents and his beloved wife.
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