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

by Daniel James Brown (Goodreads Author)

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Answered Questions (4)

Are there photos in this book?

Mathieu Clément Very few. Maybe 8. My only complaint about this book really. Also there is no map.

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Is this non-fiction?

Mathieu Clément Absolutely. Daniel J. Brown has made it his specialty. There is a long appendix where sources are cited.
The story is based on research and facts.…moreAbsolutely. Daniel J. Brown has made it his specialty. There is a long appendix where sources are cited.
The story is based on research and facts.(less)

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does this book read like a novel ?

Christa Theisen No, not at all. More like a textbook.

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Why does my copy just have the subtitle "The Harrowing Saga of the Donner Party" (no bride at the end)?

Beth I think it's the difference between Amazon book (no bride) and Goodreads books (bride is Sarah.) I assume the text is the same but am not sure.…moreI think it's the difference between Amazon book (no bride) and Goodreads books (bride is Sarah.) I assume the text is the same but am not sure.(less)

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Unanswered Questions (2)

Is there an avalanche in this book?

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I assume there is no different between the editions with the subtitles "The Harrowing Saga of the Donner Party" and "The Harrowing Saga of a Donner Party Bride" other than the title difference? Why the change?

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