prairie schooner
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The most common wagon was the prairie schooner.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012
When it arrived, it turned out to be a steam engine instead of a prairie schooner and not such an irresistable choo-choo at that.
From Time Magazine Archive
With fresh paint, new lumber and much of America out on the open road in the modern prairie schooner, the motor home, Tombstone was back in business, a going concern.
From Time Magazine Archive
Sirs: The "prairie schooner" was usually referred to as the "Conestoga" wagon.
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Also, the prairie schooner had a seat where the driver, or at least his family, could ride during the seemingly endless days of the journey.
From Conestoga Wagons in Braddock's Campaign, 1755 by Berkebile, Donald H.
