The classic story of Abbie and Will Dealâpioneers who left everything behind for a new life on Americaâs frontier.
Abbie Mackenzie dreamed of becoming a fine lady like her aristocratic grandmother, devoting herself to music and art. But at eighteen Abbie found a different dream, turning away from the promise of a comfortable life as a doctorâs wife to marry handsome, quiet Will Deal. Together, they eagerly accepted the challenge of homesteading in Nebraska territory, where the prairies stretched as far as the eye could see, and only the strongest survived for long.
For over 90 years, reader have cherished Abbieâs storyâan inspiring story of struggle against unexpected perils, of love, of the land she helped nurture, and the family she raised.