My Last Letter Home narrates the story of Troy from his birth and childhood throughout the culmination of his dream to become a cowboy. His story takes place during a time of Westward Expansion. As Troy goes West, he experiences love, joy, and sorrow, as he learns from special people along the way. In the time before cars, Troy goes West with the wagon train. He meets good guys, and tough guys, scoundrels, and drunkards, and families who have risked all for the unknown opportunity.