Windswept Plains
Death came often to those that tried to tame the vast western US. Settlers carried many traditions as they tried to stake their claim to a hostile land. Traditions were carried from home, amongst them the creation of ornate iron crosses to mark settlers graves, strong enough to withstand even the most violent winds and storms.

Death came often to those that tried to tame the vast western US. Settlers carried many traditions as they tried to stake their claim to a hostile land.

Traditions were carried from home, amongst them the creation of ornate iron crosses to mark settlers graves, strong enough to withstand even the most violent winds and storms.

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