commerce-building

Updated: May 12, 2025

So martyrs filled the unknown graves that made the milestones of the way in the days of commerce-building on the old Santa Fé Trail. The next spring was not far ahead, as Bill's note had said, but the stars were thick above us and the desolate land was full of shadows before we reached it a thirst-mad, heart-sore crowd trailing slowly on through the gloom of the night.

Margaret Hill McCarter - Vanguards of the Plains