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Hardships Of Area Pioneers And A Faithful Dog
Eric Chapman recounts frontier life in Colorado in 1863. A nine year old is captured by Indians and later missing, while his younger brother is left behind. A loyal dog defends a woman from a mountain panther, dying from injuries. Chapman describes trains, raids, guards, and westward travel to Oregon, including a deadly warning near camp and harsh pioneer hardships.
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Chapman
Eyes Seven
Bree Ciatey
Eric Chapman
Colorado
Boulder County
Denver
Oregon