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A Time to Be Born (American Odyssey, Bk 1)
A Time to Be Born - American Odyssey, Bk 1 Author:Gilbert Morris Lylah Stuart yearns to escape poverty in the Arkansas hills at the turn of the century, even if it means attending Bible school. On a school-related trip, Lylah steals away from her classmates and is "discovered" by an actor of dubious character who whisks her away to the big time: New York City. — When Lylah's older brother Amos jo... more »urneys east to find her, an encounter with the niece of William Randolph Hearst leads him to meet Teddy Roosevelt, who helps Amos fulfill his lifelong dream of being a writer. As his star rises in the world of journalism, Amos is called on to cover such dangerous assignments as the Boxer Rebellion and the Spanish American War.
Back on the family farm, Owen Stuart has wanderlust; he too gets the chance to spread his wings. As a boxer with a traveling carnival, he befriends a brother and sister pair who will change his life.« less