Disputes among the families threaten to delay them even longer, and the snows come early in Oregon's Blue Mountains.
When they finally set out from Bridger's, the Townes Party has a new guide. A man experienced in the western wilderness.
He's promised to get them safely to Oregon City.
But their new guide hides a secret, and when it's exposed, Elias and Ezekiel will discover that their troubles are only just beginning.
If you love traditional Westerns steeped in history and full of action, then saddle up your best riding horse and pack your wagon light. This trail goes on forever.
But be sure to bring plenty of powder and shot, because you never know what dangers you'll encounter on the way To Green Valleys Yonder.
If you have been following along, the Townes family and the wagons with them, are making their way to Oergon. This one starts at Fort Bridger. They need new guides and having gotten into the fort late in the season, they had to take what they could get. That turns out to be Ridder and his group. Part of the drama of this one is that we already know that Ridder's group is planning on taking over the wagons. We just don't know where or when. Ridder sees them all as a bunch of green horns and taking care of them will be know problem. There are many mishaps and tragedies along the way and not all of them accidents.
One night, I decided to continue reading this story in bed. Awful mistake, the action was so exhilarating, I couldn't sleep until I finished it. Unique individuals and accurate geographical portrayals of the adversity those that traveled the Oregon Trail experienced made this so enjoyable. Anxiously awaiting the next segment in the series.
Oregon Trail, 1846. The Townes wagon train continues its perilous journey west as the travelers bond together and face new dangers and heartbreak, treacherous trail guides and a tight schedule as winter approaches and threatens to trap them. The characters become more familiar to us as we head to Book Three.