Complex sentence: He then heads west to work on the Transcontinental Railroad, seemingly abandoning his dream of owning land after many months, Joseph is confronted one day by his father in a dream, and is reminded of his desire to own land.
Split into simpler sentences: He then heads west to work on the Transcontinental Railroad, seemingly abandoning his dream of owning land. After many months, Joseph is confronted one day by his father in a dream, and is reminded of his desire to own land.