Jana Harris 
Dust of Everyday Life 
An Epic Poem of the Pacific Northwest

Spanning the years 18531933beginning with conveyance by oxcart and ending with air travelthis series of dramatic monologues tells the story of Helen Walsh and Thomas Hodgson, whose families trekked the trails of the great migration to the West. Helen and Thomas get married, and together, tame the remote corners of the wilderness by means of their imperishable love and a clear, well-beaten path.