Winter at Truckee Lake

Winter at Truckee Lake is a compelling story of tragedy and triumph. Join actual members of the Donner-Reed party as they face choice after ill-fated choice, leading them to the events that history has recorded as one of the most bizarre and spectacular tragedies in the entirety of westward migration. See the story unfold through the eyes of 9-year-old Nancy Graves, and meet members of the families that endured the events of that terrible winter. Consider both sides of arguments to continue the trek or backtrack to a more well-known trail. Meet characters of diverse backgrounds, from natural-born Americans to people of Irish, Dutch and German descent, friendly and hostile Native Americans, children, teens, and adults alike.This epic, life-and-death adventure educates and informs readers about factual events in American history. And best of all, it features 13 fictional alternate endings built around numerous historical facts to help convey a sense of life in the American West in the mid-19th century with a gripping tale of hope, hardship, loss, and survival.Will you survive Winter at Truckee Lake?

• | Author: Erich R. Ebel
• | Publisher: Independently published
• | Publication Date: October 23, 2019
• | Number of Pages: 385 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1701680920
• | ISBN-13: 9781701680920