In the early 1800s, there were hard times, territorial takeovers, unrest in the Indian nations, savagery, and an otherwise uncivilized state across America's plains.
Those in the east longed for open country and freedom from the large cities growing around them. Wagon trains were making their trek across the east, heading westward. All walks of life, professors, doctors, farmers, and ranchers left the overpopulated east coast for the dream of having blue skies above them and green grass below their feet. Some were heading to the west coast to try their luck with the rumors of gold being found.
The American Indians were being pushed out of their land and sacred hunting grounds, and they were fighting back. Some were compliant with the government to move from their inherited land; others were not.
Wagon trains were led by anyone who wanted to take the job. There were no protocols or job descriptions.
Professor Jonathan Masters and his wife Elizabeth and Samantha Lacy were just a few of the souls whose lives were changed forever in this savage land.
Afro-American children were not immune to being sold several times on the slave block. Two such slave children were Isaac Bell and Bald Jo Kline. Their stories are a tale of diversity.
Women crossing the untamed west on wagon trains became stronger than they ever believed they could. It was either that or be taken as a squaw or their blonde hair hanging from a lance.
Each character had a choice.
