In 1843, Jesse Applegate joined a pioneering expedition to the American West. As part of a group of pioneers known as the Cow Column, Applegate travelled through the rugged wilderness of Oregon, encountering many obstacles along the way. In this vivid and engaging memoir, Applegate describes his experiences and shares his insights into the challenges and rewards of pioneer life. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West. 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.