The Donner Reed Party pt 6: Trapped in Desperation and Despair

The Lives of Women in History

The Donner and Reed parties find themselves trapped near Truckee Lake. It is only November but winter snow has come early and trapped the pioneers in what can only be called hell. Freezing and starving the families struggle to survive while clinging o the hope that a rescue party is not too far away. A group of pioneers known as Forlorn Hope take the chance and go for help. Off in the distance, the Paiute quietly watches in fear as the white settlers face death and an uncertain future.

Cover Art image of Mary Ann Graves

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