Shadows of the San Juans

From 1850 to the turn of the 20th century, the Cry of "Go West..." enticed thousands to seek fame and fortune. The United States was in the throes of Civil War amidst the massive migration of the poor, the immigrant, the adventurer, the businessman, the soldier. The country would never be the same. For one, for many, the task of survival often hinged on the simplest decisions and the actions of a split second.