Young and brilliant, Eugene N. S. Ringgenberg started university in his home country of Switzerland. Soon, though, he found an opportunity to come to America and he jumped at it. He'd always been enamored with the history and frontier of America.

He attended Our Lady of Angels Seminary in Buffalo NY, studying Earth and Life Sciences, and excelling in chemistry and pharmacy. Over time his interests also turned to archeology. He attained a professorship in record time.

At the same time, he indulged two more of his passions: language and women. Eugene learned many varied languages in his spare time, including several native american tongues. But the second passion caused him some trouble...

One of his many trysts turned out to be one of the university president's daughters! He was informed, in no uncertain terms, that he should go on a sabbatical.

In his typical fashion, he saw this as an opportunity to finally get some serious field work in the burgeoning West. He travelled to St Louis and hired an amiable old trail rider to prepare him for the frontier. Then he set out, confident that his many skills would carry him through the adventures ahead!