Paul CliftonThe author grew up in a small town in southern Oklahoma. But while growing up he developed a love of the mountains and open spaces of the west, even never having been there. After graduating from the University of Oklahoma in 1976, within a few month he was offered the opportunity to move out west with his job. He spent his entire 31 year business career in the inter-mountain west region. He still resides there today with his wife of 45 years. Their 3 children and numerous grand-children also live in the area. Over the years while traveling through the inter-mountain states, he often tried to imagine what life might have been like before the area was populated. What was life really like during the early American expansion to the west?And what wouldthe contrast feel like between then and now? That idea along with horseback riding over the years gave rise to the story at hand...Peach Tree Ranch.Peach Tree Ranch is the first novel written by the author. He considered it enjoyable to put his imagination to pen and paper. If a reader realizes any joy in reading the story, the author feels like he has accomplished his goal. Read More Read Less