Chapter Five ~ Helpful native Americans and immigrants and emigrants.

The challenge of the wagon train crossing a wilderness river is before them. Crossing the Missouri was relatively civilized when they used Sarpy's ferry. Now they are getting up close and personal with the Elkhorn River in the spring.

Growing up in Northeast Nebraska made the first few chapters interesting for me to write. I know the country and the history of my home state fairly well. Of course, research was still needed to flesh it all out in the detail I wanted.

Chapter Five can be read by clicking the book link below: