The great American west was a place which gave birth to legends. Some men became legends through industry, some through the barrel of a six shooter, and some became legends by sheer luck. Others however became legends simply because they owned an ill behaved dog and a stubborn mule. This is the story of one such man. Alouicious Rucker was a simple farmer who, like many young men of the reconstruction era, decided to pull up stakes and try his luck prospecting for silver. During the journey however, destiny intervened, and the humble Rucker became known as one of the most heroic figures in the...

After sixteen years trapping in the the Rocky Mountains, Almer Johnson is back in St. Louis. The fur trade is going bust everywhere, but he finds that trade into Mexico is booming. Almer has never considered himself a merchant, but when hard times come around, men must do what they can to prosper. Accompanied by an old friend, Almer sets out with a caravan of trade goods bound for Santa Fe. After losing her husband and two infant children, Ruth Baker cannot face another arranged marriage. She leaves home and family behind, hoping to find a fresh start beyond the western horizon. Ruth hopes to...