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Western Trains Cross Plains and Memories of Railhead Travel
A traveler recalls early Missouri River routes from Omaha to Denver with depots at Council Bluffs Nebraska City Plattsmouth and St Joseph. The narrative follows wagon trains using Texas steers and mules, river crossings and camp life, and a cavalry regiment approaching as dust rises on the Leavenworth road.
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Lowa
Missouriilver
Omatin
Nebraska City
Plattsmouth
Ft. Lervenworth
St. Joseph
St. Carney
Platte River
Denver
Texas
Lexus
Dan
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United States Cavalry