Semi-historical novel of the fronticr, with British racing Americans to colonize the west, and a lovestory that in rocky going. Kit Carson plays a part -- Senator Barton backs a doomed colonizing expedition, when the finds he cannot otherwise block the opening of the Oregon territory, floods and Indian raids, hardships and bad starta cannot stop the loyal settlers, and they with through. Plenty of action -- should appeal to those who like adventure with romance and history interwoven.