June 10, 1849 The air today was thick and hazy , making the endless plains look even more desolate. We passed the Miller family’s wagon again. It groans under the weight of their luxurious belongings—a velvet settee and a polished table are strapped to its sides. Mother says they care more for glamour than for survival. I think she’s right. Father says their foolishness will cause a mishap for us all, as their slow pace holds back the entire wagon train.
Section 1
Wagon Train Diary
June 10, 1849
The air today was thick and hazy, making the endless plains look even more desolate. We passed the Miller family’s wagon again. It groans under the weight of their luxurious belongings—a velvet settee and a polished table are strapped to its sides. Mother says they care more for glamour than for survival. I think she’s right. Father says their foolishness will cause a mishap for us all, as their slow pace holds back the entire wagon train.
Section 2
Lesson Summary
June 12, 1849
Father’s prediction came true. The Millers’ lead ox collapsed. At the evening meeting, Mr. Miller became terribly aggressive, shouting at our wagon master. He claimed the trail guides deceive everyone back East about the journey’s hardships. I will forever associate his angry, red face with the smell of campfire smoke. The argument seemed to span hours, a dark cloud over our small community. The need to leave things behind seemed to overwhelm him with fury.
Section 3
Lesson Summary
June 13, 1849
The bad feelings linger this morning. But our captain,the leader chosen to guide our wagon train announced that we must all be flexible if we are to reach California. He reminded us that we chose to emigrate for a new beginning, not to drag our old parlors across a continent. Reluctantly, the Millers finally unstrapped their settee, leaving it behind. It looks so lonely sitting there on the prairie.
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Section 1
Wagon Train Diary
June 10, 1849
The air today was thick and hazy, making the endless plains look even more desolate. We passed the Miller family’s wagon again. It groans under the weight of their luxurious belongings—a velvet settee and a polished table are strapped to its sides. Mother says they care more for glamour than for survival. I think she’s right. Father says their foolishness will cause a mishap for us all, as their slow pace holds back the entire wagon train.
Section 2
Lesson Summary
June 12, 1849
Father’s prediction came true. The Millers’ lead ox collapsed. At the evening meeting, Mr. Miller became terribly aggressive, shouting at our wagon master. He claimed the trail guides deceive everyone back East about the journey’s hardships. I will forever associate his angry, red face with the smell of campfire smoke. The argument seemed to span hours, a dark cloud over our small community. The need to leave things behind seemed to overwhelm him with fury.
Section 3
Lesson Summary
June 13, 1849
The bad feelings linger this morning. But our captain,the leader chosen to guide our wagon train announced that we must all be flexible if we are to reach California. He reminded us that we chose to emigrate for a new beginning, not to drag our old parlors across a continent. Reluctantly, the Millers finally unstrapped their settee, leaving it behind. It looks so lonely sitting there on the prairie.
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