Ilse Frapan's novel tells the story of a Bavarian immigrant family struggling to adapt to life in America in the late nineteenth century. The family's patriarch, Johann, must confront discrimination and suspicion as he tries to make a new life for himself and his family. This poignant tale of perseverance and hope will resonate with readers interested in family sagas and American immigration history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.