"The Foul, Filthy American Frontier: The Disgusting Details about the Journey Out West" by Heather E. Schwartz explores the grim realities faced by pioneers moving west during the 19th century. The book details the hardships of dusty trails, limited resources, and unsanitary conditions. Readers learn about the various challenges, including illness, poor hygiene, and the struggles of daily life on the road. Through vivid anecdotes and historical context, Schwartz paints a picture of resilience amid adversity, highlighting how the pursuit of a better life often meant enduring foul and filthy circumstances. It's a grim yet fascinating look at a pivotal chapter in American history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Disgusting History .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-4th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-10 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by Capstone Press .

Heather E. Schwartz writes books for kids from her home in upstate New York. She loves writing because she loves learning new things, brainstorming creative ideas, and moving words around on a page. In her spare time, she runs a website for young writers (WriteintheMiddle. co). She also enjoys baking cookies in fun shapes, throwing holiday parties, walking in the woods, eating cider donuts, and spending time with her family.