This book features full-color images of 56 quilts made before, during, and after the Oregon trail migration between 1840 and 1870, along with vintage photos of their creators and families. Cross, a Portland, Oregon-based quilt expert "reads" these creations as historical documents and analyzes their themes and patterns. Also included are maps, other records of the trek, and Northwest and other resources on these multi-purpose heirlooms. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)