A Small Part of History by Peggy Elliott

A Small Part of History by Peggy Elliott

A SMALL PART OF HISTORY tells the story of one of the most epic journeys the settlers of America ever made, and finally does so from a woman's perspective. Remarkable. Inspiring. Heartbreaking. In the summer of 1845 Rebecca Springer and her family join the Oregon wagon train in search of land thousands of miles away. It's a hard and dangerous journey through blizzards and searing heat, over prairies, desert plains and mountains and, at times, it seems as if it will never end. But an unbreakable bond develops amongst the travelling women as they are tested, physically and emotionally, and their shared experiences of new life and tragic death will bring them closer than blood ever could. How the west was won and the terrible price that was paid. A Small Part of History is an epic, heartfelt story of courage in the face of appalling adversity, and a haunting portrayal of how America was forged. Above all, it is a story of people and how the ties that bind us most strongly are those of friendship, of family and of love.

'BrilliantI finished it in a few hours' * Martina Cole *
'Thoughtful, thought-provoking and incredibly atmospheric' * Kate Atkinson *

Peggy Elliott has written extensively for both television and motion pictures and has produced and directed documentaries. She cross-country skis at her home in Idaho and does volunteer work for the United Nations Population Fund in Africa.

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ISBN 13	9780755344550
ISBN 10	0755344553
Title	A Small Part of History
Author	Peggy Elliott
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Headline Publishing Group
Year published	2008-08-21
Number of pages	400
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