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From the top down... canvas was used for the wagon sheet. The bows were a steamed wood strip, with the front and rear bows being occasionally replaced with a wagon rim, the steel band around the outside

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What is life like on a covered wagon?

Life on a covered wagon was difficult. Dust covered the wagons from traveling on dirt roads. Life on the covered wagon could also be dangerous.


You are trying to find a book with the front cover picture of a girl that looks like a pilgrim just standing on the edge of the cover and is standing in front of a covered wagon?

try O Pioneers by Willa Cather


Is there any other names for the covered wagon?

The covered wagon was the main means of travel for about two centuries of American history. The wagon box was covered in hoops with a canvas tarp on top. Another name for the covered wagon was prairie schooner because the white canvas top looked like a ship's sails as it moved along the prairie.


What is a covered wagon made of?

A covered wagon typically consists of a wooden frame, which provides the structural support, and is often made of durable materials like oak or maple. The top is covered with a waterproof canvas or cloth, usually white or light-colored, to protect the contents from the elements. The wheels are generally wooden, reinforced with metal bands for durability. These wagons were commonly used in the 19th century for transporting goods and people, especially during westward expansion in the United States.


What do you call the old chocolate bar with a mousse like filling covered in chocolate?

Possibly "Wagon wheel" which is a round shaped chocolate bar??


What was it like to ride in a covered wagon?

Terrible. Compared to automobile travel today, it was slow, bumpy, smelly, and with many more breakdowns between destinations.


How much does the prarie schooner carry?

The prairie schooner, a covered wagon used by pioneers in the 19th century, typically carried around 1,000 to 1,500 pounds of supplies. This included essentials like food, clothing, tools, and personal belongings for the journey westward. The design allowed for ample storage space while being lightweight enough to be pulled by oxen or horses.


How were the Mormon pioneers treated?

The Mormon pioneers were treated like enemies


How did pioneers get to place to place?

They did one of three things, and they switched off constantly: 1. They walked 2. They took a carriage or a wagon 3. They prayed to God, and he answered their prayer by sending them angels that flew them to wherever they wanted to go.


What was life like for pioneers?

Hard


Did pioneers poop?

Yes they did. Just like you and me.


What were pioneers life like?

today they have pooed