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Independence! (Wagons West, Bk 1)
Independence - Wagons West, Bk 1
Author: Dana Fuller Ross
In 1837, a band of pioneering men and women left Long Island, making for Independence, Missouri. This is the stirring story of their mission -- to win the rich Oregon territory for America. It is also the story of fiery young widow, Claudia Humphries, and Sam Brentwood, the bold wagon master who commanded the first leg of the remarkable journey.
ISBN-13: 9780553141153
ISBN-10: 0553141155
Publication Date: 1980
Pages: 432
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  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
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3.4 stars, based on 6 ratings
Publisher: Bantam Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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reviewed Independence! (Wagons West, Bk 1) on + 24 more book reviews
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a wonder series!!! I have the first 4 listed. there are many more that follow. Starting with the wagon trains and progress that follows. Really great books........
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This is the story of proud and strong family's and indiviuals in a wagon train going west to Oregon. Dana Ross puts you right into story that makes you feel like you are part of the wagon train too.
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1837 - A dauntless band of pioneering men and women set out from Long Island and headed west to Independence, Missouri. Their mission-to win the rich Oregon territory for America. This is their story, a stirring saga of triumph and tragedy, of love and loss, of adventure and romance, of a future glittering with the brave hope of a new land.
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1st book in a great series.
sewingnancyl avatar reviewed Independence! (Wagons West, Bk 1) on + 78 more book reviews
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The beginning of the saga of the first wagon train traveling to Oregon...

This is the first book in a series by Dana Fuller Ross..
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navywifereader avatar reviewed Independence! (Wagons West, Bk 1) on + 17 more book reviews
I read the entire series when I was in junior high and couldn't put them down. I loved them.
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This is the first in a great series about the growth of the US.
reviewed Independence! (Wagons West, Bk 1) on + 72 more book reviews
loved it!
reviewed Independence! (Wagons West, Bk 1) on + 9 more book reviews
I really enjoyed this book. I love to read about how our nation was settled and look forward to reading the rest of the series.
mandi avatar reviewed Independence! (Wagons West, Bk 1) on + 45 more book reviews
The first book in the series.
reviewed Independence! (Wagons West, Bk 1) on + 24 more book reviews
The sweeping saga of the proud passionate men and women caught up in the great adventure of America's westward drive.
reviewed Independence! (Wagons West, Bk 1) on + 26 more book reviews
Very good--I really got into this book and couldn't wait to read the rest from the series.
Denny avatar reviewed Independence! (Wagons West, Bk 1) on + 25 more book reviews
1837 - A dauntless band of pioneering men and women set out from Long Island and headed west to Independence, Missouri. Their mission--to win the rich Oregon territory for America.
answerquest avatar reviewed Independence! (Wagons West, Bk 1) on + 197 more book reviews
My paperback edition is 1979, 3rd printing.
smokeysmom avatar reviewed Independence! (Wagons West, Bk 1) on + 78 more book reviews
Love this book. Can't wait to read the next book in the series.
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I enjoyed the book very much. It seemed like it would be an actual experience.


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