The Preacher of Cedar Mountain: A Tale of the Open Country

"The Preacher of Cedar Mountain: A Tale of the Open Country" by Ernest Thompson Seton is a western set in the west corner of South Dakota. Written with surprising sensitivity to women's rights and religious differences, the book has the romance of the open west and the adventure of the lawlessness of the budding territory. Based on true events, the book is a unique look at one of the most nostalgic periods of American history.