Download or read book The Oregon Trail written by Francis Parkman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1982-12-16 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On April 28, 1846, Francis Parkman left Saint Louis on his first expedition west. The Oregon Trail documents his adventures in the wilderness, sheds light on America's westward expansion, and celebrates the American spirit.