by Alice Edna Berry. 1941. 183p

The book chronicles the journey of Wisconsin pioneers who ventured westward in search of gold during the mid-19th century. It explores the lives of the Bush and Berry families as they navigate the challenges of settling in California and later Alaska, detailing their experiences with family dynamics, relationships, and the hardships of frontier life. Through various chapters, the narrative captures the essence of growing up in a pioneering environment, the pursuit of dreams, and the bonds formed amidst the trials of life in a new land.