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James Goodenough’s family, originally settled in Connecticut, relocates to Ohio’s Black Swamp in 1838 to forge a new life. Over the next fifteen years they endure swamp fever, loss, and the daily struggle for survival. The story continues with their youngest son, Robert, who has fled westward to California’s redwoods and sequoias. Confronting the unresolved trauma of his past, Robert must decide whether to keep running or face his history.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Family Saga
Authors: Tracy Chevalier
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