Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
Contents
American frontier 1841-1866 -- Journey begins -- Toughing it out -- Stops along the trail -- Cooking with dung -- Water worries -- Deadly conditions -- Donner Party -- Disease and death -- Grave situations -- Filthy homesteads -- Search for food -- New dangers.
Summary
"Describes disgusting details about daily life in the American frontier, including housing, food, and sanitation"--Provided by publisher.