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Autumn, 1837 Driving onward--against the worst of man and nature--a legendary caravan of men, women and children forge a new link in the wilderness trek from Independence, Missouri to the "Promised Land" beyond the Rockies. They are pioneering Americans from North and South-side--by-side with immigrants, a Black man and an Indian-waging a fierce daily battle for bare survivial on an uncompromising journey to their private destinies and the fulfillment of America's greatest dream.