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Ben Shafter and his family—his brother, sister Lorna, and close friend Ethan Sakett—set out for Wyoming in search of opportunity and understanding. Their trip brings them into contact with the rugged reality of frontier and pioneer life, where they encounter both Native Americans and white settlers. Through their adventures, the characters engage with the challenges and hopes of the American West, reflecting on the cultural exchange and the hardships faced by people in this historical period.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Western Fiction/Historical Western
Authors: Louis L'Amour
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