THE OREGON TRAIL DIARY OF 1852 : Join the Pioneer’s Wagon trains on the adventure of a lifetime!

by Johnny Vincento

RELIVE THE WAGON TRAIN OF 1852. A day by day documentation by Esther Belle Hanna, a new wife of 27 years old. She is a Godly woman and puts great detail into her pages. The diaries of other wagon trains are put in as well. Some ahead and some behind, giving multiple viewpoints of the travels. Some written by kids and teenagers and others by adults. The diaries are so vivid that you will feel as though you are in the adventure. Some dates have multilple diaries written of the exact same days.

People always think of the past as just that, so how can a book bring a past event back?
That was the goal of this work. To use their own words from over 170 years ago, that are written in the present tense, along with actual paintings, early photos and drawings, to bring their journey back to life on that wagon As if they are alive right now.

So take a travel in time and see the Frontier the way it really is, for you are there now - in these pages - as it’s happening.
BUT WHEN YOU HEAR
“CIRCLE THE WAGONS THE INDIANS ARE COMING!"
WHAT WILL YOU DO? What are some of the global reviews saying about this new GOODREADS
5 out of 5 stars.
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December 4, 2023
SUCH A DELIGHTFUL STORY, the children, teenagers and Esther Belle have the best outlooks on their daily travels through the wild frontier. Athough the wagon travel is rough they still take time to document the beauty of the views and country, describing the Indian tribes and even trading and buying from them, the good times, the weather and what a travel it was. OR IS I should say because the book has been written in a way that is in the present so that was amazing to me. American west history at its best in this work of art. I laughed and I was on the edge of my wagon seat at times LOL. The ending is powerful I won't give any spoilers away. I really loved it. I dont think i will ever forget it

BARNES AND NOBEL
5 out of 5 stars.
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· 16 days ago
THE BOOK TOOK ME ON THE WAGON TRAIL. OMG!I felt like i was there in 1852. The book is a first hand account of the woman named Esther Hanna. All the added photos and paintings from that time really brought to life what was being mentioned in the diary unbelievably well. The other diaries from adults and teenagers and even 10 and 11 year olds are mixed in with Esther’s and many are written on the same dates as hers. It was very emotional at times for me, i am just like that. It was very fun and happy with many struggles and then joyous at times. Some of the situations that the people were in seemed impossible to get out of. What a true life documentary. Not made up fiction. That isn’t even needed here. That woman went through all of this in real life and she wrote every single day of her journey. It should become a movie or something on the screen. When I was done reading I had some tears of happiness. I don’t know why. Maybe I felt her feelings. Amazing writing skills for all involved.

BOOKS A MILLION
5 out of 5 stars.
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MY TOP BOOK PICK OF THE YEARSubmitted 6 days ago

By Julie

From Elmhurst IL

Verified Reviewer

I heard a lot about this new release so I was really expecting someth

169 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 21, 2023

Reviews

[Heathertruthseeker · Rating 5 out of 5]

SUCH A DELIGHTFUL STORY, the children, teenagers and Esther Belle have the best outlooks on their daily travels through the wild frontier. Athough the wagon travel is rough they still take time to document the beauty of the views and country, describing the Indian tribes and even trading and buying from them, the good times, the weather and what a travel it was. OR IS I should say because the book has been written in a way that is in the present so that was amazing to me. American west history at its best in this work of art. I laughed and I was on the edge of my wagon seat at times LOL. The ending is powerful I won't give any spoilers away. I really loved it. I dont think i will ever forget it

[Crystal Marie Summers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think if the book was anymore authentic, I would actually be sitting in the wagon LOL 😂

[Dr. Melanie Sanders · Rating 5 out of 5]

I ordered this book and it arrived just in time when I was getting ready to go up to the roof Sundeck in wonderful Chicago. I was looking forward to this one due to it's the diary from a woman that was on the Oregon Trail. I heard online that there was numerous diaries from the same trail 1852. For me this was a delight! I treasured every entry she put in and the connection was, we were close in ages although separated by a large earth history. I cried and laughed and was all over the scale of emotions (in a good way) A real treasure of the early Pioneer West. The diaries give a full look and feel into the wagon trains. All different ages from the young girl Sarah to the 10 year old and that 11 year old and then the 17 year Olds, all the way to the adults and even grandpa's are mentioned. There is one entry that was well placed. It was from a guy keeping night watch and he expressed his view on his life. That was a psychological masterpiece putting that in. As I was trying to describe, these diaries are a total mix of viewpoints. I would recommend for grade schools as part of the education system. Melanie

[Candice Cotton · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an adventure in time. The way the book was put together is really wonderful. I was on that wagon train as a tourist in 1852. Thats how i feel about it. I was there seeing all the wonderful things that the diary writers were seeing. I seen a bunch of indian tribes and there tipis and the mountains and streams and landmarks and some buffalo and the horses, then I would be taken to a differnt part of the wagon train and see what was going on over there. I loved the descriptions and photos of their coins too. All their money was real gold and silver back then. My favorite recommend of this year and for 2024 as well.

[Jane Winter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very intense wagon travel. It was like being there even though it was another era in history. Diaries do that. Loved every page and looked forward to getting home to my van and reading more. I love the freedom of books and this one was taking me to 1852. Amazing how her words and the others hold throughout time.

[Home School Jenny Tanner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like this book so much I am going to add it to my home school for the students to do their reports. A smashing depiction of early America from the people there in the wagons. Well done by our favorite chap johnny Vincento, a friend to Englsnd.

[Becky Karper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book is a wonderful masterpiece of history. I was taken there in my mind and teared up at times with happiness. I felt Esther’s feelings at certain moments, IT WAS SOOO REAL TO ME.

[Jimsciencedude · Rating 5 out of 5]

VERY WELL PUT TOGETHER DOCUMENTARY! I FELT I WAS TIME TRAVELLIN BACK TO EIGHTEEN FIFTY TWO

[Cindy Mills · Rating 5 out of 5]

AMAZING TRAVEL DIARY FROM A SIMPLER TIME!

[AVA'S BOOKS · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a story. If you want to know how life was in 1852 do yourself a favor and go on this road trip of all road trips.

[Future Science Guy · Rating 5 out of 5]

AUTHENTIC AUTHENTIC AUTHENTIC and that is not common these days A+ read.

[Filandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my, that lady went through a lot with a total positive God mindset. She inspired me to live more grateful with a more uplifting attitude about lives struggles.

[Katy Dutchington · Rating 5 out of 5]

NOW THAT'S HOW YOU WRITE A DOCUMENTARY ON THE OREGON TRAIL!

[Pastor King · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best book out there on experiencing the orgeon trail. Back then many - definitely not all - put their faith in Christ on that journey. Reviewed by Pastor King Kames Knight