This book made me realize how much we take for granted. I mean being in cold freezing snowy weather when people were dropping like flies and then eating them in order to survive. This might be because I've always had a fear of being lost and snowbound in the mountains in Wyoming and inevitably freezing to death (or, alternatively, getting lost in the summer and drying of thirst... basically I've just always assumed I'm going to get lost and die). Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2020. Probably all of them know something about the cannibalism. It concludes with several chapters discussing the party's ordeal, its causes and consequences, and includes postscripts about the fate of each individual, and reprints of diaries and letters from the travelers. The book was written in 1936 when one of the Donner Party was still alive but author Stewart apparently had also researched in great detail the diaries and the journals of the settlers involved in this tragic event. He's empathetic enough to know it doesn't matter. Please try again. When I read stories like these, it's so much more tragic reading the beginning where things are fine and the travelers innocent and naive while knowing that it's going to go so very badly for them. After struggling across the desert, losing many oxen, and nearly dying of thirst, they reached the very summit of the Sierras, only to be trapped by blinding snow and bitter storms. The most complete telling of the Donner Party I've read. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. George Stewart's history of the Donner tragedy was a wonderful book when it was first published in 1936. by Houghton Mifflin Company, Ordeal by Hunger: The Story of the Donner Party. Ordeal By Hunger(1936) Item Preview > remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. and 3 accounts by survivors. Something went wrong. In it, Steward provides a meticulously researched, historically accurate account of the plight of the 87 pioneers who set out for California from Illinois in the spring of 1846, and follows them as they make a series of unfortunate route choices while crossing from Wyoming to California. It was interesting, but a lot of the same: they were starving, freezing, destitute. Gripping account of the Donner Party's struggle to survive during the winter of 1846 in the Sierra Nevada mountains, by an author who interviewed that last living survivors of the party. In 1846 eighty-seven people—men, women, and children—set out for California, persuaded to attempt a new overland route. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. He doesn't ignore the fact that there were bad decisions, but he's not interesting in assigning fault. Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2018, Book arrived well packaged in very good condition (as advertised). This book tells of the heroic efforts for the rescue parties and the brave men who risked their own lives to help this unfortunate party. I plan to read more by Stewart. (Prices may vary for AK and HI.). This history of the Donner Party was first published in 1936, then updated and republished in 1960. Author: Stewart, George R., 1895-1980. Is this book ghoulish or sad, in its details, about the cannibalism in this true story? A still shocking look at the horrific desperation of long term starvation and it's effects. This is one version of the Donner Party story. I highly recommend it if you can find it. Can't wait to finish this book. I picked up a used copy of this book on a whim, because I was tired of reading fiction and have an affinity for adventure/survival biographies. Amazingly, 42 of the 87 characters (many of whom are painted in thin brushstrokes by the author, but just enough to begin caring about them) make it out of the mountains and down to Sutter's Fort in Sacramento, a lush valley ripe for settling, and the promised land which was the basis for most of the families making the trip in the first place. As a city dweller in the 21st century, I could only marvel at the kind of grit and determination displayed by these pioneering folk 200 years ago. The tragedy of the Donner party constitutes one of the most amazing stories of the American West. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. This was a fascinating tale of true strength and bravery like no other I have read. Ordeal by Hunger book. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 31, 2012. Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. No matter how much you think you know about the Donner party, you will learn even more by reading this book. The whole story of the Donner Party is so much more fascinating and important than the sensational tidbits that might get tossed around in casual conversation. Those who know a little about the ordeal of the Donner Party usually find the tale repulsive. Desperate Passage: The Donner Party's Perilous Journey West, The Indifferent Stars Above: The Harrowing Saga of the Donner Party, The Best Land Under Heaven: The Donner Party in the Age of Manifest Destiny, The Snow Fell Three Graves Deep: Voices from the Donner Party, Dead Mountain: The Untold True Story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident (Historical Nonfiction Bestseller, True Story Book of Survival), The California Trail: An Epic with Many Heroes, Names on the Land: A Historical Account of Place-Naming in the United States (New York Review Books Classics). Thus, there is wisdom to be found in these pages. For example, I had assumed the gist of their story and difficulties were when they got snowed in before they could make the pass to California. But I found out they had many life-threatening difficulties along the way, which were so serious that they almost didn’t even make it to the mountains where they became the famous “Donner Party.”. It was written in 1936 so was probably the first book about that incident. Ordeal by hunger by , 1971, Pocket Books edition, - New ed., with a suppl. Ordeal by hunger by George Rippey Stewart, 1946, H. Holt edition, in English - Centennial ed. The writing, or the book itself may not be deserving of 5 stars, although it is well done and eminently readable. Ordeal by Hunger. Stewart focuses on forming an accurate logistical picture of the travels and trials of 87 members of the Donner Party against a harsh environment, whose wagon train came together around July 1846 near the Great Salt Lake and headed to California over a newly inspired yet little tested route over a dangerously steep pass in the Sierra Nevadas, which the trusted and well-traveled Hastings recommended they try in order to save 300 miles had they taken the known (and therefore safer) emigration trail around the mountains. But that is what thousands of pioneers did to build our cities and towns. Stewart describes the terrain with an expert eye because he performed excavations in the area while researching the book. Stewart describes the terrain with an expert eye because he performed excavations in the area while researching the book. I mean being in cold freezing snowy weather when people were dropping like flies and then eating them in order to survive. After struggling across the desert, losing many oxen, and nearly dying of thirst, they reached the very summit of the Sierras, only to be trapped by blinding snow and bitter storms. We’d love your help. The author, George Stewart, just explains everything in such detail so as to make you feel you have traveled back in time and are experiencing the trip in person. He shares with us the bra. Very Captivating Story... You won't want to put it down! It is a story of the, This is one version of the Donner Party story. The pioneers where freezing in the Sierras and got frostbite in the sierras, too. I vaguely knew the story of the Donner Party--a family traveling along the California Trail get trapped in snow and resort to cannibalism. It highlights all the best of mankind's soul, but also the worst. Not for the squeamish. This item: Ordeal by Hunger: The Story of the Donner Party by George R Stewart Paperback £11.87 Only 3 left in stock (more on the way). It reveals the harsh realities of crossing the country before most of the west was settled. He tells the story in such complete detail it makes you feel like you were there and knew everyone personally. I can’t even image traveling across country to California in a wagon, with all my worldly possessions and leaving loved ones behind. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Ordeal by Hunger: The Story of the Donner Party. The members of the Donner party come back to life. There were incidents of courage as well as selfishness, cruelty, and greed not only among the emigrants but the relief parties as well. Factual but very well told, allowing the reader to fully grasp both the horror and the bravery that ensued. They soon came to the dessert, which they were prepared for, but instead of the 40 miles they expected, it was more like 80. Ordeal by Hunger: The Story of the Donner Party - Kindle edition by Stewart, George R.. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Even though I knew what happened, I still was sad at all of the hardships they experienced and rooted for them to triumph. He is best known for his only science fiction novel, California Book Award for Scholarship (Silver) (1936). by George R. Stewart. George R. Stewart’s description of that terrible tragedy has remained the definitive account, which is saying something as it is also probably the best known and most widely recounted story of pioneer journeys ever. After reading some chapters I feared I would have nightmares! It is fitting as it gives dignity to even the most appalling deeds necessity forced on them. George R. Stewart (1895-1980) taught for more than fifty years at the University of California, Berkeley. Sent from and sold by Amazon. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Expeditions & Discoveries World History (Books). The tragedy of the Donner party constitutes one of the most amazing stories of the American West. I think I have read an even more condensed version of this back when the book came out, but then any account of the Donner disaster would have covered the same ground, so maybe not. Advanced embedding details, examples, and help! McCutchen himself was six feet six and was powerful in proportion. I’m really glad I read this detailed historical account, because I found out I had a lot of ignorant, naïve conceptions. Some were heroic, self-sacrificing, had an incredible will to live and endure, and the ability to be resourceful. No_Favorite. My boyfriend is a truck driver so he drives Donner's Pass a lot and he has told me about it, so when I saw the made for TV mini series on the Weather Channel over Thanksgiving, I knew I would want to read more about this ordeal. Of the eighty some members of the Donner party only about half survived, but most that did went on to successful lives. The families were mainly of Irish and German and English descent, and we get a glimpse into the different and resourceful ways they survive, as the elements ultimately cause each family to fall back on itself for support. Publication date 1936 Note "Roster of the Donner party": p. 299-300. I appreciated the fact that he told this more as a narrative than an analysis--no blame for the bad decisions that led to this tragedy, for example. Ordeal By Hunger was written in 1936 -- 90 years after the events it describes -- and vividly tells the story of hardships endured by a handful of rugged individuals and families who followed their dreams and so Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2020. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. This was a tough book to get through. I vaguely knew the story of the Donner Party--a family traveling along the California Trail get trapped in snow and resort to cannibalism. Game was scarce. Desperate Passage: The Donner Party's Perilous Journey West, Names on the Land A Historical Account of Place-Naming in the United States, A Concise Dictionary of American Place-Names, What Happened to Offred? Thirty-four years after the publication of her dystopian classic, The Handmaid's Tale, Atwood returns to continue the story of Offred. When their ship was finally crushed between two ice floes, they attempted a near-impossible journey over 850 miles of the South Atlantic's heaviest seas to the closest outpost of civilization. They were easily led astray by persuasive tales of a few guides and prospective business leaders. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges, Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 4/5 - dense historical nonfiction but about the most interesting and tragic pioneers ever. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. . After reading some chapters I feared I would have nightmares! To this day, I often drive the short hour long drive through the Sierra Nevadas with a little pause to remember the arduous journey for the survivors who had to walk out to safety and drum up their own rescue. They lived off of rawhide before resorting to cannibalism as a last resort on the well-preserved bodies of the dead in the snow. Spoiler alert: they eat each other. Ordeal by hunger Item Preview > remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. Ordeal by Hunger. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. He seems to have done a lot of research; quite a few of the people had left journals and of course about half of them survived. The tragedy of the Donner party constitutes one of the most amazing stories of the American West. I had heard of the Donner Party and knew something of their fate, but nothing can prepare you for their full story. I would recommend this book to anyone with slight interested in the Donner Party story. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 25, 2016. But that is what thousands of pioneers did to build our cities and towns. After struggling across the desert, losing many oxen, and nearly dying of thirst, they reached the very summit of the Sierras, only to be trapped by bl. Ordeal by Hunger: E (Jan. 1944) 135: E-135: Myron Brinig: The Gambler Takes a Wife: E (Jan. 1944) 136: E-136: Charles Grayson, ed. "...Never take no cutoffs and hurry along as fast as you can. To this day, I often drive the short hour long drive through the Sierra Nevadas with a little pause to remember the arduous journey for the survivors who had to walk out to safety and d. One time I got stuck in Truckee in a snowstorm. Stewart tells the tale well, generating suspense despite the fact that most of us know how this one turns out. EMBED. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Read reviews from world’s largest community for readers. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. This item: Ordeal by Hunger: The Story of the Donner Party by George R. Stewart Paperback $13.13 Only 1 left in stock - order soon. The obstacle The obstacles that the pioneers faced was dehydration, freezing, hunger, and frostbite. I read this for a book club. This book was fascinating. No_Favorite. How it got to that is the real story and how it all turned out. Müller has distilled Leo's struggle into words of breathtaking intensity that take us on a journey far beyond the Gulag and into the depths of one man's soul. flag. The story is so gripping that I couldn't put it down. Incredible! Sold by Ayshe LLC and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. It goes into really great detail, and I found that some of the points differed from those presented in the documentaries, for example the exact moment when the Snowshoe Party began to resort to cannibalism, and the route taken through the Wasatch. How could so much go so wrong for these people? I read the book all in one sitting-- just couldn't put it down. Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2018. I think that this book does an amazing job of sticking by the details and accurate interpretation of the journals and letters written by the members of the Donner-Reed party. Many perished; some survived by resorting to cannibalism; all were subjected to unbearable suffering. The basics of the story of this group of Illinois settlers bound for California are known to most - they got stuck in a storm in the Sierras and eventually resorted to cannibalism to survive. The ones who ventured out from time to time in last ditch efforts to cross the towering pass to the 100 mile or so stretch of canyons and valleys which lay on the other side to take them down to Sacramento, showed incredible tenacity and spirit. George Rippey Stewart was an American toponymist, a novelist, and a professor of English at the University of California, Berkeley. Ordeal by Hunger: The Sto... The novel showcases their doomed fate before they ever arrived in Nevada. They were duped by trail leader who claimed he knew a way that would take 350 miles off the trip and save them ma. Share to Tumblr. flag. Unable to add item to List. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published I bought this book in the Truckee train station, during a Sierra snow storm and read it on the train home to Roseville. Most of the party that survived did so by eating the dead bodies of the fallen -- only about half of the original party got out alive -- but while the story of the ill-fated Party is well known because of the survivors' cannibalism, Stewart focuses strongly on their journey, endurance, and on the bravery and fortitude of those who pushed through, on foot, to come back and rescue the trapped. The pioneers were hungry in Share to Pinterest. They were duped by trail leader who claimed he knew a way that would take 350 miles off the trip and save them many days travel. He seems to have done a lot of research; quite a few of the people had left journals and of course about half of them survived. Ordeal by hunger: the story of the Donner Party. A very interesting account of an extraordinary tragedy. In 1846 eighty-seven people—men, women, and children—set out for California, persuaded to attempt a new overland route. A group of pioneers struggling their way to California in 1846 became trapped by heavy snow in the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Truckee Lake, California. How it got to that is the real story and how it all turned out. I wished I'd read this book during the 13 years I lived in Sacramento, CA. In it, Steward provides a meticulously researched, historically accurate account of the plight of the 87 pioneers who set out for California from Illinois in the spring of 1846, and follows them as they make a series of unfortunate route choices while crossing from Wyoming to California. If, when you think of the Donner Party, you only think cannibalism you are missing most of the story. January 30th 1992 This tale of tragedy and triumph ends in April 1847, after several relief parties (often comprised of family members of the original caravan) made successful rescues over the course of the long and brutal winter featuring several devastating storms packing snow 30+ feet in some parts. American author and historian George R. Stewart’s non-fiction book Ordeal by Hunger (1936) recounts the deadly, grisly journey of the Donner Party, a group of American pioneers bound for California who in 1847, after becoming stranded in the snowy Sierra Nevada Mountains, reportedly resorted to cannibalism to survive. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. It’s also a fascinating character study of how people responded during the ordeal. I wasn't excited about it, and it wasn't the normal more fun books I normally like to read, but I did find it very interesting and informative. At the same time the writer never goes for eloquence and melodrama which saves the book from becoming trite and cheap. I was not familiar with the Donner Party's ordeal until I heard some snippets from this book on NPR a few times (mostly from the very early part of their travels). 0395611598 - Ordeal by Hunger: the Story of the Donner Party by Stewart, George R - AbeBooks The whole struggle is UNBELIEVABLE! This is the story of one tragic crossing in 1846. Instead of a well worn wagon path, they had to chop trees and build their own road. We just don’t know how good we have it today! Stories for Men: E (Jan. 1944) 137: E-137: Daphne du Maurier: Jamaica Inn: E (Jan. 1944) 138: E-138: James Hilton: Random Harvest: E (Jan. 1944) 139: E-139: Mark Twain: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court: E (Jan. 1944) 140: E-140: Edna Ferber: Cimarron The ordeal that the pioneers suffered is recreated in all its horror but without any histrionics. They experienced misfortune after misfortune after misfortune. It was written in 1936 so was probably the first book about that incident. After struggling across the desert, losing many oxen, and nearly dying of thirst, they reached the very summit of the Sierras, only to be trapped by blinding snow and bitter storms. I've never read anything by George Stewart before and discovered him by way of Wallace Stegner's "Big Rock Candy Mountain". Many perished; some survived by resorting to cannibalism; all were subjected to unbearable suffering. Share to Twitter. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. He is the author of Pickett's Charge, Earth Abides, and numerous other books of history, biography, and fiction. Up until a couple of nights ago, lifetime reader that I am and far from young, I had never actually read anything on the Donner party. I felt by reading this book published in 1936 that it was a trip back into different time when the author could provide an authentic view of the type of people in the party. Ordeal by Hunger: The Story of the Donner Party, Houghton Mifflin Company; Reissue edition (January 30, 1992). I can’t even image traveling across country to California in a wagon, with all my worldly possessions and leaving loved ones behind. Boy, what an ordeal. I read a condensed version of this in "The Best of the West Vol. Borrow. "Condensed itinerary of the Donner party": p. 301-303. I WOULD DIE IN A HEART BEAT. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. It is inspirational and disgusting at the same time. He was a forceful and captivating writer who also cared a lot about the accuracy of the history he wrote. McCutchen had a wife and child who were from Missouri. All these things caused them to lose valuable time and by the time they came to the mountain pass it was too late. After struggling across the desert, losing many oxen, and nearly dying of thirst, they reached the very summit of the Sierras, only to be trapped by blinding snow and bitter storms. But for those yet unaware of this historical footnote, "Ordeal By Hunger" should be the first step towards understanding the dark side of the human experience. Ordeal by hunger Item Preview > remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. share. Excellent book. Of course I was travelling right through the heart of Donner Party territory. If, when you think of the Donner Party, you only think cannibalism you are missing most of the story. ", I think that this book does an amazing job of sticking by the details and accurate interpretation of the journals and letters written by the members of the Donner-Reed party. Share via email. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Of course I was travelling right through the heart of Donner Party territory. Read a sample Read a sample Description; Details "Compulsive reading—a wonderful account, both scholarly and gripping, of a horrifying episode in the history of the west." The whole struggle is UNBELIEVABLE! True life horror story of the Donner Party emigrants that end up stranded in the Sierra Nevada mountains in 1846. This 1960 edition was supplemented with the accounts of three survivors and a new preface. I could hardly put the book down. How could so much go so wrong for these people? Borrow "Compulsive reading—a wonderful account, both scholarly and gripping, of a horrifying episode in … Start by marking “Ordeal by Hunger: The Story of the Donner Party” as Want to Read: Error rating book. In 1846 eighty-seven people -- men, women, and children -- set out for California, persuaded to attempt a new overland route. The writing, or the book itself may not be deserving of 5 stars, although it is well done and eminently readable. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. He tells the story in such complete detail it makes you feel like you were there and knew everyone personally. This was truly a page turner and well written. Ordeal by Hunter did not disappoint. I appreciated the fact that he told this more as a narrative than an analysis--no blame for the bad decisions that led to this tragedy. The Story of the Donner Party. To get home, we took the train because I-80 was closed indefinitely. This is the story of one tragic crossing in 1846. There have been a lot of stories about the Donnor Party but this one seems to be the real deal. Very well written. Their personalities and character traits are dealt with which allows the reader to get more involved in the telling. 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