Ordeal by Hunger

The Donner Party's ordeal, one of the most remarkable stories of the American West, details the harrowing journey of 87 pioneers attempting to reach California in 1846. Facing perils such as desert hardship, loss of oxen, and brutal snowstorms in the Sierra, many suffered and some resorted to unimaginable measures to survive. Incorporating survivor diaries and historical documents, this account offers an extraordinary look at human endurance and resilience in the face of extreme adversity.