Chapter 2: Life On The Trail
Chapter 2: Life On The Trail Chapter 2: Life On The Trail May 12, 1849: Tomorrow is the big day. We're all packed up and ready. We have to get up really early and take the wagons out on the trail. I just know this is going to be the best adventure of my whole life. Finally, the day came. The wagon train was ready to go. The sun had hardly risen in the sky when the line of wagons slowly pulled away from the town of Independence. Susannah sat up on the wagon's seat with Ma, who was holding the re
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Chapter 2: Life On The Trail
Chapter 2: Life On The Trail
May 12, 1849: Tomorrow is the big day. We're all packed up and ready.We have to get up really early and take the wagons out on the trail.I just know this is going to be the best adventure of my whole life.
Finally, the day came. The wagon train was ready to go.The sun had hardly risen in the sky when the line of wagons slowly pulled away from the town of Independence.Susannah sat up on the wagon's seat with Ma, who was holding the reins.Joshua walked with Pa next to the oxen that hauled the wagon."If I'm not in the wagon, the oxen won't get as tired," Josh explained to Ma.
As he walked, Joshua observed his surroundings.He could see the long line of wagons making slow progress before him.The prairie seemed to stretch endlessly in every direction. It looked like a realm of enchantment.The tall prairie grass waved in the breeze and rustled as a rabbit or a prairie chicken ran through it.Wildflowers poked their heads above the grass.Above them, not a cloud dotted the bright, blue sky.
When the wagon halted, and Ma and Pa could switch off handling the reins, Susannah jumped down from her perch."I want to pick some flowers for you, Ma," she said.She and Joshua ran across the prairie, picking flowers and reveling in the warmth of the sun on their faces.When Susannah gave the flowers to Ma, Ma smiled and tucked them into her bonnet."Thank you, Susannah," she said.
"Pa, we must have gone ten miles," said Joshua as the sun sank lower in the sky.
"More than that, Joshua," Pa said. "I'd say we'll have gone at least fifteen before we make camp."
Just before sunset, the wagon train came to a halt.The wagons formed a tight circle with the travelers in the middle.Next to their wagon, Pa and Joshua pitched the tent, while Ma and Susannah helped build a fire and prepared dinner.Then they all gathered around and had their first dinner on the prairie.
Before turning in that night, many of the pioneers gathered around the central campfire.Together, they sang about the promised land ahead.
We've formed our band and we're all well-manned
To journey afore to the promised land, Where the golden ore is rich in store,
On the banks of Sacramento shore. Then, ho! Boys ho! To California go.
There's plenty of gold in the world we're told On the banks of the Sacramento!
