Barely nineteen and newly married to Josh, Carrie leaves her safe city home to follow her husband and create a farm in the untamed west. Join Carrie and Josh as they discover a harsh and beautiful land as they cope with endless chores and day-to-day survival, as they create a new, courageous way of life, as they befriend a young Abe Lincoln who would follow a great dream of his own...
This was a book my mom had given me to read about New Salem, IL. I’m so glad I did. I’ve visited this historical town several times over the years and my grandfather as a WWI Veteran volunteer project dug up the grist stones for the resurrecting of the town. Go visit it if you get the chance.