The hosts referenced the book as a historical account of the Donner Party, using it to provide detailed background on the harrowing journey, including the cannibalism and the fates of individuals such as Lewis Kessburg. They quoted its vivid descriptions of the victims and the dire conditions, treating it as a source of factual information rather than a recommendation. Overall, the title was mentioned to support the episode’s narrative without any strong endorsement.
Episode: 396 - the Donner Party
It was written by C.F. McGlashan and detailed the harrowing events of the Donner Party's journey, including the cannibalism that occurred.
Bertha and Augusta live with the father at Brighton Sacramento County. Both these children are hopelessly idiotic.
that camp has been the one burden of my life.
Mortification, disgrace, disaster and unheard of misfortune have followed and overwhelmed me.
Episode: 396 - the Donner Party
It was cited as a source detailing the events of the Donner Party, particularly information about Lewis Kessburg and his later life, and the hardships and consequences of the tragic journey.
he has a distinct rapid mode of enunciation, a loud voice and a somewhat excited manner of speech.
Bertha and Augusta live with the father at Brighton, Sacramento County. Both these children are hopelessly idiotic.
Bertha is 26 and has never uttered an intelligible word. Augusta is 15 and possesses only slight traces of intelligence.
They scream so loudly while going into their spasms that he cannot dwell near other people.
misery and desolation.