Bold Spirit/Linda Lawrence Hunt/265 pages(+notes)

This is the nonfiction account of Norwegian immigrant Helga Estby and her daughter, Clara's, journey on foot across America in the 1890s. Their journey begins in eastern Washington, and ends in New York. The prize money for completing the journey is to be $10,000, which is Helga's incentive for making this journey--they are in danger of having their home foreclosed. Helga leaves behind her husband and additional children in a time period in United States history when that was unheard of. This gives a look into our country's history from a woman's insight. This is a fascinating account--highly recommended!