Quakers and later Mormons seeking religious freedom ... homesteaders looking for more land in untamed Kentucky or Oregon ... gold seekers in 1598, and in 1898: all left their stories and their marks on the American landscape. These colorful characters, their strength and triumphs, are recalled in this richly told history with dozens of evocative drawings and photos. Detailed maps and travel advice help readers retrace the same paths, in imagination or behind the wheel.