The Drifters: A Christian Historical Novel About The by Tonya Holmes Shook

By Tonya Holmes Shook

This ebook has been reviewed and in comparison to a mix of Alex Haley's "Roots" and Larry McMurtry's, "Lonesome Dove. it truly is in regards to the hidden heritage of 1 local American/Melungeon relatives who began their existence as Shantyboat humans. The kinfolk outgrew the shantyboat after 6 sons and ended their meandering existence at the rivers of TN, KY MO, and ARK after they docked in Arkansas quite a few years ahead of the Civil battle. four sons joined the Union military. Destitute instances drove the kin to finish up at Duvall's Bluff after feet. Smith used to be overrun from the Confederates. After the conflict the nucleus of the family members went to TX in time for the 1st livestock drives.

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