<p>A collection of true stories told by the hearty Midwest families that lived through them when life was hard and living was even harder.</p><p>Crossing a Great Lakes passage in a rowboat toting a heavy grindstone over rugged terrain a pony express rider disabled by an Indian arrow all this and more help&nbsp;to carry you into the world of early settlers in the Midwest. All presented in the local vernacular. A must read for anyone with an interest in pioneer life.</p>