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It was mentioned that the Donner Party had a copy of this book in their wagon, which contained a brief description of the Hastings Cut-Off, a supposed shortcut that ended up causing their demise.
The immigrant's guide to Oregon and California which Donner had on the seat of his wagon.
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It was mentioned that the Donner Party had a copy of this book in their wagon, which contained a brief description of the Hastings Cut-Off, a supposed shortcut that ended up causing their demise.
The immigrant's guide to Oregon and California which Donner had on the seat of his wagon.