The Busy Life of Eighty-Five Years of Ezra Meeker Ventures and adventures; sixty-three years of pioneer life in the old Oregon country; an account of the author's trip across the plains with an ox team; return trip, 1906-7; his cruise on Puget Sound, 1853; trip through the Natchess pass, 1854; over the Chilcoot pass; flat-boating on the Yukon, 1898. The Oregon trail.

"The Busy Life of Eighty-Five Years of Ezra Meeker" by Ezra Meeker, is a captivating autobiography that chronicles a remarkable life filled with pioneering adventures in the Old Oregon Country during the 19th century. The narrative thrusts readers into the heart of a bygone era, recounting the trials and triumphs of westward expansion as experienced firsthand by the author. A central point in his story involves a daring journey across the plains with an ox team, which is just the beginning of a life marked by relentless exploration and resilience. He shares adventures from a cruise on Puget Sound to a challenging trek through the Natchess Pass and even a flat-boating expedition on the Yukon. Woven throughout the story is the constant presence of the Oregon Trail, serving as not just a route, but as a symbol of transformation.