Frank Greerson and Gregory Young have been discharged from the Army and are headed to their childhood homes. They both defied their parents in 1861 when they joined the Army. After battling southern rebels and preserving the Union of the United States of America, the two men set out to battle the Kansas Prairie and build a life together. Once they find their claim, they encounter common obstacles to life on the Kansas Prairie in 1866: Native Americans, tornadoes, wild animals, and weather.<br><br>When a prairie fire destroys their crops and takes their neighbor’s lives, Frank and Gregory are instructed to find their young son’s aunt. Faced with leaving a destroyed claim, the railroad coming through their land, and dwindling funds, Frank and Gregory must decide whether to leave the place they have worked hard to make their own or fulfill their friends' dying wishes.

A Place to Call Their Own

“Hello, gentlemen.” The man stood, removed his hat, and extended his hand. “My name is Jeremiah Nordhuff. This is my wife, Sarah, and this is our six-year-old son, James. You’ll have to excuse us. We’ve just been run off our land by the Osage.”


“Are we safe here, or do we need to move on?” asked Gregory right away.


“I think we’re safe here on the east side of the river. The Osage are sticking to the west side. I thought by now the troops would be here to protect us. That’s the only reason we ventured on over”


“Why don’t we go back to our camp? You can eat dinner with us and then figure out your next steps,” Frank offered. “I’m Frank Greerson, and this is Gregory Young. The dog’s name is Sally. She’s just a pup.”


Jeremiah tipped his hat, and Sarah nodded her greeting.


Sarah looked at her husband. “Thank you, sir. We’d be honored to join you this afternoon.”


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