Claim Number One

"Claim Number One" by George W. (George Washington) Ogden is a story set in the wild lands of Wyoming during a time of opportunity. It centers around the town of Comanche, a place where people come seeking new beginnings and the promise of land. Hopeful individuals, including adventurers, dreamers, and those looking to start over, gather with the shared goal of winning Claim Number One in a land lottery. The story introduces a vivid landscape inhabited by diverse characters, like the miller's wife and her daughter, alongside doctors, gamblers, and others, all converging in a rough-and-tumble town filled with hotels and saloons. The novel sets the stage for a tale of ambition, struggle, and the pursuit of the American dream amidst the challenges and camaraderie of the land lottery.