The Donner Party
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Challenges Faced at Truckee Lake During Winter
The chapter highlights the challenges faced by the Donner Party as they settled into their winter camp at Truckee Lake, including extreme snowfall, cramped living conditions, and dwindling supplies. They resorted to desperate measures like boiling leather and eating an oxhide rug for survival, while a group of members attempted to venture out for help, facing obstacles like snow blindness and deep snow.
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