"As It Was in the Beginning" is a fascinating historical novel by the famous writer Philip Verill Michaels. The book tells about the life of the American Frontier in the 19th century, about agricultural settlements, Indian wars, the gold rush and difficult trials that stood on the path of the pioneers. The main character, having passed all these tests, shows true strength of character and devotion to his country. "As it was in the beginning" is an exciting story about people who fought for their dreams and experienced much more than you can imagine.