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Book Review of Bold Spirit: Helga Estby's Forgotten Walk Across Victorian America

Bold Spirit: Helga Estby's Forgotten Walk Across Victorian America
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In 1896 Helga Estby along with her Eldest daughter Clara walked 3500 miles across the American continent in order to win a $10,000 wager provided by a mysterious sponsor. Great story! Has you cheering them on but it also leaves you speechless at times on of how people can be so cruel. Not the best writing, it is choppy and dry. Author also leaves you hanging here and there but overall the story is so worth the read.