Martha of California Author:James Otis Told from a young girls perspective,this story gives the reader a first hand look at westward expansion.As Martha and her family journey in a wagon train to the famed land of California,they endure many hardships and experience true adventure.Will they be able to endure the longjourney across rivers,mountains,and deserts?Where will they find foo... more »d and water to replenish their supply?Most important,will California be the land they have dreamed of finding?« less