The Bannen Family embarked on a 400 mile trek to Nebraska in search of a richer and more settled life. Then when they had finally established a small homestead they were fated to feel the full force of the cattlemen's advance across the Kansas border. Hoke Bannen knew he had to make a stand and soon he was driven to shoot a few heifers in order to warn off the cattlemen. And that was when his troubles really began. He fought with fists and guns but would it be enough? Would he save his home and even his family despite the odds?