Now 372 stories from the 1850's here from the heart and souls of people who wrote the 39 journals. These stories have been retold for almost 200 years. Folks say: True of everyday life during the 1850s expansion west . . . , seeking a better life, gave richness and sadness . . of open land and respected by the Indians. Glimpses . . are given . . . through the diligent work done by John . . . Betty (Beto) Carlson, Los Alamos, New Mexico "Tells of family life in an age past. . . . history buff, it reminds me of stories that my grandmother told me about. . It sheds a new light on hardships that the people experienced on their way. It shows the love of family, friends and our Native American brothers . . . is a good source of historical information for the reader. It is my hope that readers enjoy the book as much as I did. Thank you, John!" Jonna H. { Wishek } Hochhalter - Wishek, ND. Truly enjoyed . . . was very interesting to see how he told the story using those private journals . . . It's no wonder that he's received inquiries from readers asking if they are true. John brings the hardships and joys that the characters experienced. . . . Thanks. - Wife of Rev. {Ruth} Klemz - Lehr, ND This is again a delightful book for all age groups. . . . Thanks John for a book that has appropriate language. I hope everyone enjoys it, as I did. Thanks, Becky Messer - Grafton, North Dakota . . . how to get your book two . . . My grandma/pa got one and I want to read it to my dad . . . I am 11 years old and this past school year we started to learning about history. My teacher says the reason we learn history is so we can be ready for our future cause history repeats itself! Thank you. Judy Terrell, Denver, Co. Four graves, GOING DOWNRIVER is compiled from thirty-nine actual journals written back then. Tells of their traveling on the Mississip