A story about John Best and his family on a quest for land to build a ranch and a new home in Northeast Colorado. All the way from Missouri where they had a farm. A long trip frought with danger. Plenty of exciting action and different methods to combat the Indians, who tried to raid the wagon trail. Their dream was to start a ranch out there, which came true. Many escapades with bad men and some exciting discoveries on the property which they settled on to build their ranch. Many adventures and escapades, which John Best recorded or wrote about in his journal. You will find this story to be entertaining and interesting. Even women fold will like this "Western" story and a "Good" man and his family. Their hardships and rewards.