We gathered all the stock we could find, and made an attempt to move. We left many of our horses and cattle in Wallowa. We lost several hundred in crossing the river. ↗
I learned that people everywhere are basically the same and have similar goals that we do. They want health and happiness and the opportunity to provide for their families. ↗
Things were here before you and will be here after you're gone. The geographic features, especially, give you a sense of your own place in the world and in time. ↗