Go West, Young Man

Summary

Missouri, 1860. Rumors of war between the North and South are spreadingacross the land. In rural Green County, many of the farmers are already choosingsides. But not John Zachary. His loyalties lie with his family first—and his heart istelling him to go west. Hoping to build a new life in the fertile valleys of Oregon,he convinces his best friend, Emmett Braxton, to pack up their families and joinhim on a wagon train across the Oregon Trail. The journey will be long and hard.The physical hardships and grueling mental challenges will bring out the best insome—and the worst in others. But with the guidance of an experienced wagonmaster and scout, they are determined to reach their destiny, no matter how highthe cost … Twenty-seven wagons. Twenty-seven different hopes and dreams. Thissprawling epic novel from these master storytellers captures the beauty anddanger of the American West—and the pioneer spirit of those who tamed it …