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The Donner Party travelled by covered wagon in 1846 toward California, but became marooned in the snows of Sierra Mountains. In the second part of this episode, we discuss the first half of their winter ordeal, including the struggle to survive and a desperate attempt to strike out in search of help.
TW: Cannibalism
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The Donner Party travelled by covered wagon in 1846 toward California, but became marooned in the snows of Sierra Mountains. In the second part of this episode, we discuss the first half of their winter ordeal, including the struggle to survive and a desperate attempt to strike out in search of help.
TW: Cannibalism
Become a Patron: bit.ly/morbidpatron
NEW!
Further Reading: The MCP now has affiliate links to all the books we recommend. When you use these links to buy the books, a small percentage of that purchase goes back to the MCP.
The Best Land Under Heaven - https://amzn.to/2YwP3Li
Desperate Passage - https://amzn.to/2EhLYrW
The History of the Donner Party - https://amzn.to/3htCjwt

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