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Against the opposition of the Red Rock Runner Railroad owner, settlers in Florence, Oklahoma, in 1893 resolve to build a real town with a functioning train station. Their determination exemplifies the spirit of frontier life, the importance of railroads, and community resilience during the American West's expansion.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Geraldine McCaughrean
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