New England

The prologue takes place in New England, first in a small cottage and then in the city of New York.

The New York Docks

Sarah and her mother move to New York, and eventually live near the docks.

Rosary Beads

Sarah's mother had a necklace of these Catholic prayer beads that were very important to her, and that were given to Sarah when her mother died.

Pair-a-Dice

Pair-a-Dice is the fictional California gold rush town that is home to Angel, and is where Michael goes to sell and trade his produce.

The Palace

The Palace is the name of the brothel in which Angel lives and works before her marriage to Michael.

The Valley

Though not given an official name, the area that contains the settlements of Michael, Paul and the Altmans is referred to by the characters as "the valley."

The Silver Dollar

The Silver...