The Devil's Paintbox by Victoria McKernan

Author:Victoria McKernan [McKernan, Victoria]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
ISBN: 978-0-375-89162-5
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Published: 2009-09-27T04:00:00+00:00

n early September, they crossed out of the Blue Mountains, and the group that had come so far together now began to break apart. Near Fort Walla Walla about half would turn west and follow the Columbia River to the Willamette Valley Jackson and the rest of them would cross the river and continue on north along the Cascade Trail to Seattle.

Hans and Friedrich (now calling themselves Hank and Fred) left at the split, apparently without breaking the hearts of Annie and Polly Hollingford, who were going on to Seattle. Eleven out of fifteen of their prize herd had made it across alive, including the two valuable bulls; a stunningly successful number. News of the fabulous stock had traveled before them with other wagon trains, so miles before they reached the cutoff, farmers began to appear on the trail, eager to bargain for a chance at the bulls. Some actually brought their cows to be bred right there, and the brothers soon had two bags stuffed with coins.

“We will name the first bullock after you, Mr. Jefferson J. Jackson!” Hank said.

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