Homestead is an incredible journey following William Trulock as he ventures from being a poor farm laborer in England to becoming a pioneer in Dakota Territory. In a post-Civil War America, the life of William Trulock is filled with adventure, war, and love as he journeys through the harsh prairie to establish his Homestead in an unsettled territory.

Homestead is a historical narration that follows the life of William Trulock who was a 19th century English immigrant coming to America following the Civil War. Follow along his journey as he departs from England as a poor farm laborer to explore and discover the western border of the American Midwest. As he forges his own path to establish a homestead he ventures too far west and finds himself in Dakota Territory. While in Dakota territory William discovers the culture and lifestyle of his native neighbors. Love, war, adventure, and exploration can all be found in Homestead.

Gavin Van Moer is a small-town author from Tracy, MN. A 2017 graduate from South Dakota State University, Gavin graduated with a Bachelor of Science in History specializing in teaching. Although he is a full-time hog farm, he has a passion for history and a determination to present historical stories. Dedication to research and creative writing has helped produce a well-rounded, intriguing, and historically accurate reading experience.