The Lost Wagon
The Lost Wagon, written by Jim Kjelgaard in the mid-20th century, follows Joe Tower, a struggling farmer facing the burdens of land ownership, debt, and family responsibilities. As he toils under the sun, Joe dreams of a prosperous life in the West, torn between his current struggles and the hope for a better future. The novel explores themes of familial love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of independence against the backdrop of the Oregon National Historic Trail.
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“cleanly as the plow wounded it, and the scorching sun burned a healing scab over the wound. Keeping intent eyes on both mules and waiting for the fly to bite, Joe was not one man but two. One of them felt a soul-filling””
— Jim Kjelgaard
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