Hop aboard the wagon train on which four dogs and their keepers made the journey west on the Oregon Trail in the year 1850 and share their hopes and dreams, their joys and tribulations, and the pioneering spirit that carried them through the arduous five month trip across our fledgling nation. Follow the trail boss as he works to manage ever-present dangers and the many mishaps that occurred along the way. Check in with the train's doctor as he tends to the sick and wounded. Join the families that risked life and limb on the trail to start a new life. Ride with the cowboys driving the cattle along the trail. And, of course, see how Halo, Angus, Dewdrop, and Rambles made the trip more bearable for everyone. Readers of all ages - history buffs, dog lovers, and the curious alike - will find this detailed portrayal of life on the trail an entertaining and informative mix of fact and fiction. It's a history lesson, a travelogue, a wildlife story, an action adventure, and a romance all woven around the antics and adventures of the canine travelers.