Though only four years old in 1846 at the time of the infamous Donnerexpedition young Eliza Donner would never forget the excitement of crossingthe prairiesor t... » 

Though only four years old in 1846 at the time of the infamous Donnerexpedition young Eliza Donner would never forget the excitement of crossingthe prairiesor the horror of being snowbound in the High Sierras facing thegrim specter of starvation. Originally published in 1911 her book is anintimate and authoritative account of the Donner disaster. 31 photos. 440 pp. «