In this historical novel set in early 19th century America, Agnes Ruth Lockhart Sengstacken tells the story of a group of settlers who, amidst the turmoil of war and conflict, band together to establish a new community in the wilds of the Coos region. With compelling characters and vivid storytelling, this is a must-read for fans of historical fiction. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.