Lucretia Ann on the Oregon Trail Author:Ruth Gipson Plowhead This children's classic has been reprinted in commemoration of the 1996 Sesquicentennial of the Oregon Trail, with original text, cover art, and the wonderful illustration of Agnes Randall Moore. First published in 1931, this old-fashioned story has timeless appeal to children of all ages; whether read aloud at story time, or read silently while... more » curled up in a favorite spot. This story of a little girl crossing the plains with her family (and her mischievous tortoiseshell cat, Benjamin) in a covered-wagon train captures the romance and adventure of a child's life on the trail. Set against a true historical background, the book gives an authentic and vivid picture of the pioneer days. Boys, girls, and children-at-heart will all enjoy Lucretia Ann on the Oregon Trail.« less