This novel combines details of the daily life of a pioneer family with actual characters from the history of the area. It is recommended reading for anyone who has "roots" in early American settlements and wishes to enrich their understanding of the trials of their pioneer ancestors.
Agnes Sligh Turnbull has authored many short stories and articles. The Rolling Years,Remember the End, The Wedding Bargain, and Many a Green Isle are other novels by the author which are worth reading. But, The Day Must Dawn has always been one of my favorites.