Then Comes A Wind

By Ronald J. Stewart

Set in 1907, this book tells the story of the Sutton family, which has come hopefully to the barren Sand Hills country of western Nebraska. Will Sutton and his family settle in with intentions of satisfying the requirements of the Kincaid Act of 1904, which would grant them outright ownership to a section of land if they could "prove up" -- demonstrate that they had lived on, made improvements to, and worked the land for five years. The elements are harsh, and the family suffers deep loss. As if that weren't enough, the Suttons also are confronted by men who resent the newcomers and design to take their land by fraud, intimidation and conspiracy.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0996544119
• ISBN13: 9780996544115
• Release Date: June 2015
• Publisher: Ronald Stewart
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.3"
• Grade Range: Grade 10 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Good book about a unique moment in US history

This is a gripping story. The attention to detail paints a vivid description of the oppressive landscape and the difficult lives of the main characters. That same attention to detail gives credence to the surprising events and overall tragic arc. The story is moving and I have a new understanding of the high plains. While the story is painful at moments, it reads quickly and was hard to put down. A great book!