The Driggs family is such a group: Their origin was European but, once they arrived on the North American continent, their movements and actions made them a part of the critical events that made America. A Driggs fought in the American Revolution, another in the War of 1812; their descendants fought on both side of the Civil War, others were participants in the westward migration and the Oklahoma Land Rush. In the meantime, the members of this amazing family forged personal bonds with other Americans across the country and extended their reach to the farthest distances from where they began.

The significance of this family history comes to a climax in the life of one of its descendants - the author of this book and a man who lived the quintessential American life. The stories that paint this panorama are a fascinating accompaniment to the story of our country.