After returning home from serving in the Civil War, a Shoshone Native American named Lance Poole seeks to live a peaceful life on his family's ancestral land in Wyoming. As a decorated war hero, he hopes his service and sacrifices for the country will earn him respect and the right to live quietly on his farm. Poole's dreams of peaceful farming are quickly threatened, however, by the growing tensions and unjust treatment Native Americans face from the government and settlers. He finds himself entangled in bureaucratic and legal challenges as he attempts to secure the deed to his land, facing prejudice and manipulation at every turn.

As Poole navigates the complexities of post-war American society, he enlists the help of a female lawyer, Orrie Masters, who is sympathetic to his cause and agrees to help him fight for his property rights. Together, they confront the challenges posed by local townspeople and a ruthless, powerful land baron who sees Poole's land as an opportunity for expansion and profit. Their fight against greed and racism illuminates the broader struggle of Native Americans during this era, making it a battle not just for land, but also for dignity, equality, and recognition.