Brother Van

"Brother Van" by Stella Wyatt Brummitt is a story about William Wesley Van Orsdel, also known as Brother Van, who travels to the American West as a missionary. The book starts with William as a young boy during the Battle of Gettysburg, where he is deeply affected by the war. After this experience, he yearns for adventure and feels called to help others in the untamed West. He becomes a missionary and works with settlers and Native American tribes, especially the Blackfeet. The tale shows how William's early experiences shape him into a brave and caring person, and it gives clues about the important friendships he will make with Native Americans and settlers during his travels.