Richard Hurdis, a Tale of AlabamaUniversity of Arkansas Press, 1995 - 395 Seiten Originally published in 1838, Richard Hurdis portrays the "wild and savage" southwest frontier of the new Republic in the 1820s and 30s. When the narrator/protagonist Richard Hurdis daringly infiltrates the criminal network in an effort the stem the corruption and to avenge the brutal murder of his best friend, the scene is set for a powerful story. In Richard Hurdis, Simms the historian, the realist, and the novelist merge to create a memorable book. |
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... better place - no place , I mean , which I could better like to live in - why then I will come back , as I tell you , and go to work as usual . " There was some little indignation in the old lady's answer : " Better place ! like better ...
... better place - no place , I mean , which I could better like to live in - why then I will come back , as I tell you , and go to work as usual . " There was some little indignation in the old lady's answer : " Better place ! like better ...
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... better satisfied if you will count it . " I did so to please him , declared myself content , and put the money aside . This done , I proceeded to put up my clothes , and get myself in readiness . Such matters took but little time ...
... better satisfied if you will count it . " I did so to please him , declared myself content , and put the money aside . This done , I proceeded to put up my clothes , and get myself in readiness . Such matters took but little time ...
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... better , and the better chance then of his pay- ing me . I'm afraid , if he stands off much longer , he'll stand off for ever , and I may then whistle for my money . " " You are wise ; and forty miles is no great difference to those who ...
... better , and the better chance then of his pay- ing me . I'm afraid , if he stands off much longer , he'll stand off for ever , and I may then whistle for my money . " " You are wise ; and forty miles is no great difference to those who ...
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