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Feb 11, 2011
Ellie A Pioneer Girl's Journey West 1845
What would it be like to live in Mid-West America in 1845 –before the Civil War? And how would a family migrate from New York state to the Northwest Territory wilderness of Michigan –by covered wagon?
Following a distant relative’s journal, Mr. Cumings placed his grandchildren fictionally into that family, and followed them on this journey.
When her folks decide to leave her comfortable world and head west, ten year old Ellie faces adventures beyond her wildest imaginations. Her insatiable curiosity mixes with fears and excitement of the unknown.
Incidents of muggers, thieves, crashing storms, being lost, endless struggles all combine with exciting places, the wild wonder of the wilderness, awe inspiring Native Americans, …..

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