Route across the Rocky Mountains, with a description of Oregon and California: their geographical features, their resources, soil, climate, productions, &c.

One of the most important early narratives of travel in the American West, Overton Johnson gave an excellent account of his company's adventures with the Indians, their customs, dances, and methods of warfare. He described the trail the company followed to California in vivid detail. The appendix included complete instructions to emigrants with regard to supplies, equipment, an itinerary, and notes on various stopping places along the way