This book tells a story of my uncle, Dale Goldsmith, and his lifelong relationship to a land that many see as worthless. The short grass prairie is a vast sea of what looks to outsiders to be decidedly empty space. For those who love this land, however, there is much to “see.” That seeing, though, takes a careful eye, a quiet introspection, a strength to look within and see the common thread that ties us all to the landscape without.

Memoir

After my uncle Dale’s death, I returned to the farm where I’d spent many summers in order to sort through his possessions. The sheer volume of historical artifacts I found was staggering and told a remarkable story of survival.

Land in spirit untamable, in essence unnamable, beyond the comprehension of counters of officially significant things. In spirit, transcending everyday life, becoming an overarching vastness finding an outward and powerful expression in a magnificant land of little worldly significance.

Central North Dakota

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Internal Journey/Rebirth

Meaningful Message, Philosophical Questions

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Name: Dale

Age: 80

Gender: Male

Role: Mentor

Key Traits: Selfless, Uneducated, Complex, Faithful, Honorable

Name: Milton

Age: 86

Gender: Male

Role: Antagonist

Key Traits: Honorable, Adventurous, Modest, Religious

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Age: 35-54

Target Gender: Female leaning

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