The Covered Wagon by Emerson Hough

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Author Hough, Emerson, 1857-1923
Title The Covered Wagon
Note Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Covered Wagon" by Emerson Hough is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the westward expansion of the United States in the mid-19th century, the narrative follows a group of pioneers, including the Wingate family and other settlers, as they embark on a perilous journey to Oregon in search of opportunity and a new life. Central to the story are characters like Jesse and Molly Wingate, as well as William Banion, whose interactions and conflicts provide insight into the hopes, dreams, and struggles of those taking part in this significant migration. The opening of "The Covered Wagon" introduces the Wingate family as they prepare to join a caravan heading west. Molly Wingate, a young, vibrant schoolteacher, eagerly anticipates the journey alongside her brother Jed and parents Jesse and Molly Sr. Amid the excitement, tensions arise, especially regarding suitors vying for Molly's affection, particularly between the confident Sam Woodhull and the seasoned former soldier William Banion. As the caravan begins to form and the magnitude of the journey becomes apparent, a sense of urgency and organization is illustrated through Jesse's election as train captain and Banion's military background. Themes of adventure, personal ambition, and the trials of building community in uncharted territories begin to emerge, setting the stage for what promises to be an epic tale of endurance and discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject California -- Gold discoveries -- Fiction
Subject Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) -- Fiction
Subject Overland journeys to the Pacific -- Fiction
Subject Wagon trains -- Fiction
Subject Oregon National Historic Trail -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 13384
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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