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Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, the narrative follows Tom and Roxa Malone in the Ohio River Valley. After being rejected from military service due to his age, Tom escapes his strict upbringing to work as a deckhand on the towboat Shark, leading to thrilling adventures. As he navigates the challenges of war and personal freedom, the Ohio River's cycles influence his journey toward happiness with Roxa. The story, inspired by true events, weaves in authentic characters and traditions from the era, highlighting the struggle between family ties and individual desires.
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Heading Home, John Malone
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- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- Heading Home
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Malone
- Publisher
- Riverman Press
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 148
- ISBN13
- 9780615152394
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, the narrative follows Tom and Roxa Malone in the Ohio River Valley. After being rejected from military service due to his age, Tom escapes his strict upbringing to work as a deckhand on the towboat Shark, leading to thrilling adventures. As he navigates the challenges of war and personal freedom, the Ohio River's cycles influence his journey toward happiness with Roxa. The story, inspired by true events, weaves in authentic characters and traditions from the era, highlighting the struggle between family ties and individual desires.