Dee Brown bol oceňovaný autor, ktorý sa preslávil svojím klasickým dielom, ktoré odhalilo systematické ničenie indiánskych kmeňov. Jeho písanie sa často sústredilo na dejiny západnej hranice a prehliadané okamihy z čias občianskej vojny. Brown skúmal a písal o americkej histórii s hlbokým porozumením a empatickým prístupom. Jeho práce dodnes rezonujú a ponúkajú cenný pohľad na minulosť.
The story follows Ben Butterfield, a former circus performer reflecting on his past in a quiet town. His memories focus on a significant journey during the Civil War across Missouri and Illinois to Bright Star, Indiana. This adventure not only shaped his identity but also deepened his connections with two pivotal individuals in his life, highlighting themes of nostalgia, personal growth, and the enduring impact of relationships.
The classic bestselling history "The New York Times" has called original, remarkable, and finally heartbreaking is available in a special 30th-anniversary edition. 56 illustrations.