"Through clear, unembellished prose, Houston describes day-to-day life on a farm. . . . This book succeeds in capturing the spirit of immigrant Americans who overcome obstacles to accomplish their dreams".--Publishers Weekly.
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"Through clear, unembellished prose, Houston describes day-to-day life on a farm. . . . This book succeeds in capturing the spirit of immigrant Americans who overcome obstacles to accomplish their dreams".--Publishers Weekly.
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Allen, Thomas B. Very good in Very good jacket. 172 pages. Signed by author. Front endpaper has a stamp indicating that this book was purchased at the author's childhood home in Spruce Pine, NC. "Through clear, unembellished prose, Houston describes day-to-day life on a farm....This book succeeds in capturing the spirit of immigrant Americans who overcome obstacles to accomplish their dreams". --Publishers Weekly. Littlejim, a bookish boy who lived in North Carolina in the 1920's, hopes to win a newspaper essay contest & gain the respect of his stern father. Inspired by author's own family stories.
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Very Good. Size: 10x8x0; Prompt shipment, with tracking. we ship in CLEAN SECURE boxes Very Good Copy, Ex-Library Book, Library sticker to spine, dust jacket is taped together keeping it tight to cover. Ink stamp and writing to title page, Library pocket affixed to rear free end page. Pages are clean.