Kirjahaku

This is a tale of a loving family facing various problems on a daily basis as they try to reach California in the 1800s. Their final destination is not what they had planned, but they learn to cope with a variety of tribulations and unexpected events as they survive a new frontier and make new friends along the way.

A year in the life of a turkey from the turkey's point of view.

The book starts with a brief history of the title character's grandparents. Part two traces Rachel's beginnings on a farm in Wisconsin to her move out west to homestead, eventually starting her own business. In between she goes to college and starts an organization promoting women's rights. She meets many interesting people and learns many valuable lessons along the way.