The story unfolds as her son, Charles Sears, remembers her life. Mary Jane took many portraits of early pioneers and western landscapes, some of which are included in this book and published for the first time. She ran studios in Roseville, IL, and in Nebraska towns for over three decades. B Silvis of the Union Pacific Railroad and pioneer photographer, Solomon Butcher, she was the only woman to own and operate a traveling photograph car on a Nebraska railroad in the late 1800s. "She Rode The Rails" is based on the true life of traveling photographer, Mrs. "She has gained a very flattering reputation as one of the finest artists in the county and her business is increasing to such an extent that the car is insufficient for her extensive work."-March 1, 1887, "Nebraska Nugget"
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