ACROSS THE CONTINENT 1832-1865

Gripping, inspirational, ahead of his time - visionary.Follow Charles Nelson Teeter in this inspiring true narrative during the mid-1800s as he ventures from the established world of New York and tackles the undeveloped territory of Wisconsin and beyond.Through adventures, hardships, and victories, his actual journal reveals in detail the geography and inhabitants of unchartered territories while uncovering a young man's free and creative spirit. Unburdened by tradition or prejudice, C. N. Teeter is guided by his own truth and willingly accepts the challenges of life.Harrowing adventures on the Mississippi River, brushes with death in the plains and mountains of the Far West, and travels to San Francisco are all part of his journey as he succumbs to the desire to find gold in Colorado and Idaho. It is not simply a narrative of survival, but a testament to the spirit of a man who boldly faces dangers. It is an invitation to the reader to live with this same freedom in a challenging world.