North Idaho, in the mining region of Shoshone County, forms the setting for this story of the shanty and log cabin days when the first housewives and the first children came to the mining camps. It is a good story, with realistic details and enough adventure to offset the somewhat sordid, hard working picture, with its amusing moments, and its real sense of people. Good story-telling -- good Americana. Poor jacket and pictures, which may keep customers from appreciating the excellent content.