A collection of short stories set in the old West. Stories about a runaway befriended and growing up on a ranch, a story of a rancher realizing he has nobody to take over after he is gone, and a story of a lad traveling westward and coming to the aid of an Indian boy on the way. Other stories include a son sent West to gain insight, a lad leaving his farming roots and learning what he really wanted was right in his backyard. Other stories include love lost and found, a story about growing up cowboy, being cheated and gaining love and retribution. A story of the loss of family to disease and using a wild herd of horses to help in healing.