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The story continues to follow the lives of the MacIvey family. Zech, the grandson of Tobias MacIvey, is now a successful rancher and businessman in Florida. He has a wife named Glenda and three children, Sol, Bonnie, and Toby.
The chapters begins with a visit from a government inspector who informs Zech that he has been overgrazing his land and that he must reduce his herd. Zech is outraged and refuses to comply with the order, but he soon realizes that he has no choice.
Zech decides to build a meatpacking plant on his land so that he can process his own cattle and sell the meat directly to consumers. He faces many challenges in building the plant, including a lack of financing and opposition from local politicians and businessmen.
Meanwhile, Sol, Zech's oldest son, has become a pilot and is flying cargo planes in South America. He meets a woman named Melba and falls in love with her, but their relationship is threatened by a dangerous gang of smugglers.
Bonnie, Zech's daughter, becomes involved in the civil rights movement and begins to protest against segregation and discrimination. She is arrested and beaten by the police but continues to fight for justice.
Toby, Zech's youngest son, is sent to a military academy and excels in his studies. However, he becomes disillusioned with the military and decides to drop out and pursue his dream of becoming a writer.
Throughout these chapters, the MacIvey family faces many challenges and obstacles, but they continue to persevere and fight for what they believe in. The novel highlights the importance of family, hard work, and resilience in the face of adversity.
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