H.S. Haskell, (56) was born in Pendleton, Oregon home of the world famous Pendleton Round-Up Rodeo for 100 years. His father was active in the Round-Up. Mr. Haskell was raised in Baker City, Oregon; the setting for this novel. He graduated from Baker High School. He was a Ski Instructor at Anthony Lakes Ski Resort for 4 years. He attended college at Eastern Oregon University in LaGrande, Oregon majoring in Psychology. He graduated from Portland State University investing an additional 3 years in his studies. Haskell has a strong affection for his native region; it's scenic beauty, the history and it's people. A driving passion for American history; western American history including Native Americans and also U. S. Military history led he and his sister to begin a genealogical search in 1986 that lasted for 20 years. In 2006 he began writing this historic novel about the true story of his family. Additionally, he spent 30 years as a Restaurant Entrepreneur in the Pacific Northwest. H.S. Haskell currently resides in Nampa, Idaho close to his three children and four grand children. He is an active member of HRC. "Sagebrush or Gold Dust" is his second book. He is currently writing two other works of fiction.