History of the Donner Party: A Tragedy of the Sierra

"Historians owe much to the patient industry of McGlashan, who brought together the facts of the tragic Donner episode. . . . McGlashan's work will remain the standard, as well as the pioneer, presentation of facts. The editors have made a notable contribution in their lengthy introduction as well as in the maps, editors' notes, and bilbiography."--The American Historical Review "The author's account is still the best available on that famous expedition."--Lake Charles American Press