Bruce Ross leaves home in 1871 to see the West. His action-filled adventure soon begins in a Kansas shootout. His journey continues to Colorado and the rough-and-tumble gold fields. When he returns to Kansas to search for gold bullion south of Council Grove, he meets an unforgettable young woman at a school box supper and his life quickly changes.5.0 out of 5 stars: A tale of faith in God, survival, and a young manBy Midwest Book Review This review is from: The Emerald Prairie Set in the American West during the late 1800s, The Emerald Prairie by Harold G. Ross is the sweeping and highly recommended story of a pioneer family looking to stake their claim on Kansas prairie. A tale of faith in God, survival, and a young man who grows up tested by destiny yet driven by the courage and challenge passed on in his blood, The Emerald Prairie is a moving tale that brings a bygone era vividly alive and documents Harold Ross as an original author and a talented master of the western genre.