I am fascinated with roads ... their origins and the relationship between geography, humanity, flora and fauna. This book, while fiction, is written from first-hand knowledge of ten years on the trail. Andy Adams is a captivating writer; while this is not a page-turner, I found myself stealing minutes and then hours to read about the adventures of driving a herd of 3,000 cattle from southern Texas to Montana. The nerve, physical agility, ability to live in the raw elements, the world of men, the tests of courage are all testaments to the backbone of the American spirit. I appreciated that it lacked profanity or violence. Andy Adams was born in Indiana and had my Midwestern values. He was willing to have a good time in Ogalalla while heading the counsel and advice of his foreman. Well worth the read. Hollywood can\'t capture the authenticity of this writer. I\'ll probably read more of Andy Adams\' works and check out Route 183 to see the terrain. I\'m sure that it will match his description and I will make a visceral connection to the cattle drive experience.