In Westward the Women, we are introduced to Abigail Scott Dunaway, a woman ahead of her time, living in the Oregon territory during a period when women's rights were severely limited. The story, narrated by Walter Houston, sets the stage for Abigail's struggle against societal norms as she seeks to carve out a life for herself and advocate for the rights of women. Married to Ben Dunaway, Abigail faces the challenges of frontier life, including the expectations of her husband and the harsh realities of their environment.