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"Down Ryton water" follows the adventures of a pilgrim family during the formative years of colonial America. The narrative offers a youthful perspective on the challenges and hopes of settlers in the New Plymouth Colony, blending historical detail with engaging storytelling for young readers.
First publish date: 1941
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Eva Roe Gaggin
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