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Old ’Kaskia Days

Old ’Kaskia Days

Old 'Kaskia Days

Elizabeth Holbrook

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Wildside Press
Año de edición:
2024
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Ficción histórica
ISBN:
9781434404299
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Old ’Kaskia Days is a historical novel set in the early settlement days of Kaskaskia, Illinois. Holbrook weaves a poignant story of love, loss, and redemption, focusing on the lives of early American settlers. Through richly developed characters and evocative prose, the novel offers a snapshot of life in a frontier town while highlighting the challenges of a rapidly changing society. The themes of the novel resonate with fans of historical fiction, particularly those interested in the Midwest’s early history.

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