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.

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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