As the law comes to the wild mountains, a dedicated forest ranger battles cattle rustlers and corrupt locals to protect the land, finding love and purpose in the service of the...

A stirring and somber tribute to the women of the frontier, whose silent labor and immense psychological strength provided the foundation for the settlement of the harsh American...

A skeptical inquiry into the shadowy world of séances and spirits leads to chilling questions about what lies beyond the veil. As investigators probe the claims of mediums, they...

The high-stakes world of the theater serves as the backdrop for a tense drama of artistic ambition and personal sacrifice. A playwright’s vision is challenged by the magnetic...

This collection of stark, realistic stories shatters the romanticized image of the Midwest, portraying the relentless toil and social injustice faced by the men and women of the...

A farm-born politician attempts to stay true to his rural roots while navigating the corrupting influence of the Gilded Age, highlighting the tension between idealism and the...

Capturing the shift from the pioneer era to the modern age, this memoir explores the intellectual and emotional growth of a family establishing their roots in the changing...

A young woman’s thirst for intellectual freedom drives her from a quiet Wisconsin farm to the bustling, intimidating heart of Chicago. Balancing her heritage with a modern...

A young man’s struggle for self-definition is complicated by his mother’s deep involvement in the controversial world of spiritualism. The discipline he seeks is not just...

Experience the grueling reality of the pioneer spirit as men and women wrestle a living from the stubborn Midwestern soil. These stories strip away the romanticism of the frontier...