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Daniel James Brown

The Indifferent Stars Above: The Harrowing Saga of a Donner Party Bride

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2009

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Discuss the role of women in The Indifferent Stars Above. How did female pioneers like the women of the Donner Party navigate the challenges of the frontier?

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What were the consequences of misinformation as depicted in the book? Focus on the influence of Lansford Hastings’s guide on the fate of the Donner Party.

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Critique the leadership styles and decision-making processes observed in the Donner Party. How did these contribute to their tragic fate?

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