All That She Carried: The Journey of an American Woman

All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley's Sack, a Black Family Keepsake

by Tiya Miles

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	49496 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	377 pages

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In 1852, Sarah Rosetta Wakeman left her home in New York State with her family to travel west. They joined a wagon train and traveled for months, enduring harsh conditions and facing many challenges. Sarah kept a diary and wrote letters to her friends and family back home, describing her experiences along the way.

All That She Carried is a powerful and moving account of Sarah's journey. Through her words, we learn about her hopes and dreams, her fears and struggles, and her resilience in the face of adversity. Sarah's story is a reminder of the strength and courage of women who helped to shape the history of our country.

A Young Woman's Journey

Sarah Rosetta Wakeman was born in 1832 in New York State. She was the eldest of six children. Her father was a farmer and her mother was a schoolteacher. Sarah grew up in a loving and supportive home. She was a bright and curious child, and she loved to read and write.

In 1852, when Sarah was 20 years old, her family decided to join a wagon train and travel west. They were hoping to find a new life in California, where they could start a farm. Sarah was excited about the adventure, but she was also apprehensive. She had never been away from home before, and she was worried about what the future held.

The Journey West

The wagon train left New York State in May 1852. It was a large group, with over 100 wagons and 500 people. The journey was long and arduous. The travelers faced dust, heat, rain, and mud. They had to cross rivers and mountains, and they had to fight off attacks from Native Americans.

Sarah kept a diary during the journey. She wrote about the challenges she faced, but she also wrote about the beauty of the country she was passing through. She wrote about the sunsets, the mountains, and the wildlife. She wrote about the people she met along the way, and the friendships she made.

Life in California

The wagon train finally arrived in California in October 1852. Sarah and her family settled in a small town in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. They built a cabin and started a farm. Life was hard at first, but Sarah and her family persevered. They worked hard, and they eventually prospered.

Sarah married a miner named William Wakeman in 1855. They had three children together. Sarah continued to write letters to her friends and family back home, describing her life in California. She wrote about the challenges of raising a family in a new and unfamiliar land. She also wrote about the joys of motherhood and the love she had for her children.

Later Years

Sarah Rosetta Wakeman lived a long and full life. She died in 1903 at the age of 71. She never forgot her journey west, and she often told stories about her experiences to her children and grandchildren.

All That She Carried is a powerful and moving account of Sarah's journey. Through her words, we learn about her hopes and dreams, her fears and struggles, and her resilience in the face of adversity. Sarah's story is a reminder of the strength and courage of women who helped to shape the history of our country.

All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley's Sack, a Black Family Keepsake

by Tiya Miles

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	49496 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	377 pages

FREE