Follow the River

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by James Alexander Thom

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Is this appropriate for a 10 year old girl?
Becky Wright No, it was extremely difficult for me to read the graphic parts. Also, hard even as an adult to place the violence in context for the era and to think…moreNo, it was extremely difficult for me to read the graphic parts. Also, hard even as an adult to place the violence in context for the era and to think of the broader picture of both cultures. (less)
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I was wondering if somehow I could read this for free. Any suggestions?
Dana Library! That is how I got my copy. There is both a written and audio copy available and your local library may have both!
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This book seems to be giving a negative depiction of Native Americans, even calling them 'Indians' smh. Is it just as negative in the book? Like does it seem like propaganda to get you hating the Natives?
Kaitlin Moore I'd be interested to hear how indigenous people feel about the book and would, of course, defer to them, but I did not take away story bent on portray…moreI'd be interested to hear how indigenous people feel about the book and would, of course, defer to them, but I did not take away story bent on portraying the native peoples in a negative light. I think it refrained from making a judgement at all but simply presented all ethnic/racial groups as people, flawed in some ways, strong in others, each group working within their cultural and temporal spheres. I think in some way the Native Americans come off as more dignified than the white settlers, and certainly more than French ones. But, again, I feel somewhat unqualified to speak to it.(less)
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I am heading to West Virginia and Virginia and was wondering if any of you remember in this book where it states there is a landmark? I thought it was a ferry. I wanted to go visit the site. Any insight would be helpful, I no longer own the book.
Kathy The ferry and the Ingles home are near Blacksburg, VA. There is also a Mary Draper Ingles Trail. It takes a little bit of internet searching to find m…moreThe ferry and the Ingles home are near Blacksburg, VA. There is also a Mary Draper Ingles Trail. It takes a little bit of internet searching to find more details.(less)
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