Winning the Wilderness

"Winning the Wilderness" by Margaret Hill McCarter is a historical adventure set in the early days of America’s expansion. The story follows Asher Aydelot, a young Civil War veteran, who comes home to find himself torn between his father’s farming expectations and his own dreams of the West with his sweetheart, Virginia Thaine. Against a backdrop of historical change, the couple confronts the hard realities of pioneer life, including intense isolation and the fight to survive in the harsh wilderness. The chapters paint a portrait of their relationship as they grapple with family obligations and personal ambitions, setting the stage for an exciting story of growth and change in the face of a tough but beautiful land.