Leaving Independence 1863Chapter 2
Crossing the Platte was entirely different from crossing the Blue. Even in the worst flood, you could still drive your team across the Blue, but not the Platte. The Platte didn't have a ford that was usable the year round, which is why a ferry was justified. But where was that damned ferry? "Seth, do ya think that ya kin git across without drownin' yerself? "Yeah, but it ain't gonna be any fun." "Well, git yerself to Grand Island and find out what happened ta the ferry and ifen we...