Bk. 1. The beginning -- Voyagers -- The Empresa -- Revolution -- bk. 2. The Lone star -- To pledge allegiance -- Civil War -- Building blocks -- Barons -- Harsh reality -- The city of Rockport -- The town of Fulton -- In the name of progress -- Populations -- Large causes, local effects -- "The worst hurricane in history" -- bk. 3. After the storm -- Conflict and industry -- Modern times -- Nature and heritage -- The past and present meet.