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Publisher: Ann Pontrelli
Published: Aug 29 2024
Pages: 260
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.71 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Barbara and Nate, newlyweds filled with hope and determination, leave the familiar, lush forests of Ohio to stake their claim on the vast, untamed prairies of Illinois. Fueled by the belief that their love can conquer any obstacle, they embark on a journey into the heart of a nation teetering on the brink of profound change.
As they build their homestead, they find themselves surrounded by a land marked by beauty but also by the haunting shadows of broken promises. The Indian Removal Act has shattered countless treaties, casting a dark pall over the land, while deep-seated prejudices and injustices begin to tear the fabric of the country apart. With the looming threat of civil war, Barbara and Nate face the harsh realities of a nation divided and a world that seems to grow more uncertain with each passing day.
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