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Set in the era of frontier and pioneer life, the story follows a boy, a girl, and their parents as they navigate the dangers of early American settlements. Early challenges include unexpected captivity. The narrative focuses on family resilience and the hardships of frontier living.
First publish date: 1967
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Josephine Cunnington Edwards
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