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Set in 1887, the story follows twelve-year-old Eliza, who pretends to be a boy as she travels westward in search of her missing father. On her journey she encounters a Gentleman Outlaw and is drawn into his crew, taking part in their illicit adventures along the frontier.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Mary Downing Hahn
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