The Ox Team or the Old Oregon Trail 1852 to 1906 : Kessinger Publishing : 9781432608170 : 1432608177 : 16 Apr 2004 : The Ox Team or the Old Oregon Trail 1852 to 1906 is a historical book written by Ezra Meeker. The book is a memoir of Meeker's experiences traveling the Oregon Trail from 1852 to 1906. Meeker was a pioneer who traveled from Iowa to Oregon in 1852 with his wife and baby son. He made the journey by ox team and traveled the same route several times throughout his life. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of Meeker's life, from his early years in Iowa to his travels on the Oregon Trail. Meeker describes the challenges and hardships of traveling by ox team, including the dangers of crossing rivers and mountains, the threat of Indian attacks, and the difficulties of finding food and water. He also writes about the beauty of the landscape and the sense of adventure that came with traveling the trail.In addition to his personal experiences, Meeker also