Having lived in the Midwest, the premise of this book intrigued me. The places in it were familiar. The story is a fictionalized history of a place, Beardstown and the arrival and establishment of settlers in this region.

An adventure story starts in 1818. A host of different characters populate the new town Beardstown - if you’re a fan of westerns this is for you

I requested this book because of the beautiful artwork on the cover. Luckily, the inside was just as good. I enjoyed this story and even though I didn't realize there was a book 1, I wasn't lost or confused. I would definitely recommend Beardstown.