The Indifferent Stars Above: A Haunting Tale of Tragedy and Survival

The Indifferent Stars Above: The Harrowing Saga of the Donner Party

by Daniel James Brown

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4660 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	365 pages

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In the unforgiving wilderness of the Sierra Nevada mountains, a harrowing tale of tragedy and survival unfolds in Daniel James Brown's gripping novel, The Indifferent Stars Above.

In the winter of 1846, a group of pioneers, driven by dreams of a better life in California, set out on a treacherous journey across the mountains. Among them are the Donner family, who are ill-prepared for the challenges that lie ahead.

As the pioneers press on, disaster strikes. Snowstorms rage, food supplies dwindle, and hope begins to fade. Faced with unimaginable hardships, the group is torn apart by desperation and divided by their own selfishness.

The Indifferent Stars Above is not merely a historical account of a tragic event. It is a deeply immersive and haunting novel that transports readers to the heart of the wilderness and the depths of human despair.

Brown's vivid prose and meticulous research bring the Donner tragedy to life with stunning clarity. We experience the pioneers' hopes, fears, and desperation as if we were there alongside them.

The novel is not an easy read. It is a harrowing and often heartbreaking account of the human capacity for both good and evil. But it is also a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of hope.

The Indifferent Stars Above is a must-read for anyone fascinated by history, the American West, or the limits of human endurance. It is a novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Praise for The Indifferent Stars Above

"One of the most powerful and moving historical accounts I have ever read." – Jon Krakauer, author of Into Thin Air

"A masterpiece of historical storytelling." – David Grann, author of The Lost City of Z

"A haunting and unforgettable tale of human resilience." – Sarah Vowell, author of Lafayette in the Somewhat United States

About the Author

Daniel James Brown is the author of the national bestseller The Boys in the Boat, which won the PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. He is also the author of The Indifferent Stars Above and Under a Flaming Sky. His work has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Outside, and National Geographic.

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The Indifferent Stars Above: The Harrowing Saga of the Donner Party

by Daniel James Brown

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4660 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	365 pages

FREE