RELIVE THE WAGON TRAIN OF 1852. A day by day documentation by Esther Belle Hanna, a new wife of 27 years old. She is a Godly woman and puts great detail into her pages. The diaries of other wagon trains are put in as well. Some ahead and some behind, giving multiple viewpoints of the travels. Some written by kids and teenagers and others by adults. The diaries are so vivid that you will feel as though you are in the adventure. Some dates have multilple diaries written of the exact same days. People always think of the past as just that, so how can a book bring a past event back? That was the goal of this work. To use their own words from over 170 years ago, that are written in the present tense, along with actual paintings, early photos and drawings, to bring their journey back to life on that wagon train: As if they are alive right now. So take a travel in time and see the Frontier the way it really is, for you are there now - in these pages - as it's happening. BUT WHEN YOU HEAR "CIRCLE THE WAGONS THE INDIANS ARE COMING!" WHAT WILL YOU DO? What are some of the global reviews saying about this new release: GOODREADS 5 out of 5 stars. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ December 4, 2023 SUCH A DELIGHTFUL STORY, the children, teenagers and Esther Belle have the best outlooks on their daily travels through the wild frontier. Athough the wagon travel is rough they still take time to document the beauty of the views and country, describing the Indian tribes and even trading and buying from them, the good times, the weather and what a travel it was. OR IS I should say because the book has been written in a way that is in the present so that was amazing to me. American west history at its best in this work of art. I laughed and I was on the edge of my wagon seat at times LOL. The ending is powerful I won't give any spoilers away. I really loved it. I dont think i will ever forget it BARNES AND NOBEL 5 out of 5 stars. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - 16 days ago THE BOOK TOOK ME ON THE WAGON TRAIL. OMG! I felt like i was there in 1852. The book is a first hand account of the woman named Esther Hanna. All the added photos and paintings from that time really brought to life what was being mentioned in the diary unbelievably well. The other diaries from adults and teenagers and even 10 and 11 year olds are mixed in with Esther's and many are written on the same dates as hers. It was very emotional at times for me, i am just like that. It was very fun and happy with many struggles and then joyous at times. Some of the situations that the people were in seemed impossible to get out of. What a true life documentary. Not made up fiction. That isn't even needed here. That woman went through all of this in real life and she wrote every single day of her journey. It should become a movie or something on the screen. When I was done reading I had some tears of happiness. I don't know why. Maybe I felt her feelings. Amazing writing skills for all involved. BOOKS A MILLION 5 out of 5 stars. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ MY TOP BOOK PICK OF THE YEARSubmitted 6 days ago By Julie From Elmhurst IL Verified Reviewer I heard a lot about this new release so I was really expecting something different. When I started reading, I was automatically pulled into the story mentally. The words from the diaries brought the wagon train and the Western frontier alive! I give it my best book recommendation. The historical story was ingenious putting many diaries together of same journey to compliment each other for a full experience. Cant get any more real than this. Loved it! Loved the refreshing new style of this author. Julie Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend