Embark on an epic journey with ‘The Prairie Traveler: A Hand-Book For Overland Expeditions.’ This essential guide, drawing from the author’s firsthand experience, provides invaluable advice for 19th-century American pioneers venturing West. Discover detailed insights into safe travel routes to California and Oregon, effective wagon packing, water procurement, wagon repair, and weathering harsh elements. Learn crucial skills like selecting horses, handling injuries, avoiding natural hazards, and interpreting Native American communication through smoke signals and sign language. ‘The Prairie Traveler’ also offers practical tips on fire-making, hunting strategies, and understanding the habits of prairie wildlife and indigenous peoples. An indispensable resource for any overland expedition.