The seekers / [electronic resource] John Jakes.

"A Jove book."

The end of the colonies' fight for independence begins a new and glorious battle to build the new nation. When Abraham Kent falls in love with his step-sister he sets in motion a ate that will drive a generation westward -- until Amanda: a girl-child with the heart of a woman, seeks the new frontier that is this land's greatest opportunity--and most awesome dread. The struggles of an emerging new nation are woven into this epic of pioneers settling the West, crass opportunists, and the confrontation of two heirs to the Kent Family's dynasty.

Book one: Battle morning -- Charge -- Clouds at homecoming -- Storm breaks -- "Scenes of life among the mighty" -- Wedding night -- Wagon road -- Ark to the wilderness -- Book two: Cabin -- Old ghosts and new beginnings -- Burning -- Problems of a modernist -- Mark -- Blood -- Book three: Jared -- Mackerel by moonlight -- Frigate -- Devil's companion -- "Her sides are made of iron!" -- Heritage -- Book four: Mr. Piggott -- Act of Vengeance -- Act of murder -- Ordeal -- Reverend Blackthorn -- Judge Jackson -- Pursuit to St. Louis -- Windigo -- "I will seek that which was lost" -- Epilogue: In the tepee of the dog soldier.