Synopsis
In Transcontinental Journeys, part of the Cavalcade of America series, listeners are taken on a reflective journey through the evolution of transportation in the United States. The episode opens with a modern flight, where a spirited elderly woman, marked by her 88 years, gazes out the window, reminiscing about her past adventures. She recalls a time when travel was arduous and fraught with challenges, specifically her journey in a covered wagon back in 1856.
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