In this gripping firsthand account, two pioneers James Carlton Bell and Joseph Williams chronicle their journey from Indiana to the Oregon Territory in the early 1840s. Along the way they faced numerous challenges, from treacherous terrain to hostile Native Americans. Their story provides a vivid picture of the hardships and triumphs of America's westward expansion.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.