In powerful, vivid verse, the master behind The Watch That Ends the Night recounts one of history\'s most harrowing--and chilling--tales of survival.
from extraordinary poet and novelist.
Eighty-nine of them opt for the untested trail, a decision that plunges them into danger and desperation and, finally, the unthinkable.
In 1846, a group of emigrants bound for California face a choice: continue on their planned route or take a shortcut into the wilderness.
In powerful, vivid verse, the master behind The Watch That Ends the Night recounts one of history\'s most harrowing--and chilling--tales of survival