Kenneth Edward Barnes

Into the West Kenneth Edward Barnes

Into the West is a 72,000-word novel of adventure, drama, and heart-touching moments. It's a story about a young couple (Seth and Julie Edwards) and their struggles to homestead land in the wilderness of the Idaho Territory in 1876. It's also a love story that is laced with humor and tragedy. Back then, men had to be men. Women also had to be women that would stand by their men. If either one did not give their all to making a life together, it was likely the family would fall apart. Those that headed west were of a different breed. Yes, they had dreams, but they also had to have grit. It took a lot of fortitude, resolve and strength to face the many dangers they were heading into. There were often hostile Indians, wild animals and nature itself that posed a threat to their lives. In this untamed wilderness, the couple must rely on one another or close friends to make it through the rough times. Therefore, step back to a simpler time, when our country was young and times were hard. Sit back and enjoy seeing the courage, determination and perseverance our ancestors had in taming the wild west.