This is Elizabeth Montgomery's dramatic portrayal of frontier life. It is as true in every detail and every nuance as possible. Montgomery's performance as Sayward Luckett Wheeler is nothing less than stunning. Watching this movie, you experience frontier days first hand. Survival is garnered by raw courage, tenacity and sheer willpower. Montgomery has captured these traits beautifully. You will feel as if you had really been there. I was riveted to the screen from beginning to end. Never have I seen a better TV mini-series. Totally outstanding.