I, AdamWhen Adam Crane finished school in 1850, he thought he had graduated to manhood. However, a series of adventures taught him that manhood has to be won. A school teacher, a girl, a small boy and a scheming farmer all played parts in helping him to find his right place in the world. |
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... boys . He heaved a deep sigh of relief . It didn't make any kind of sense . What would a snake be doing in the sea and what would he have to do with either one ? Old Bess walked to the door . " I'm tired of ball readin ' , " she said ...
... boys . He heaved a deep sigh of relief . It didn't make any kind of sense . What would a snake be doing in the sea and what would he have to do with either one ? Old Bess walked to the door . " I'm tired of ball readin ' , " she said ...
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... boys laughed and by the time they reached the docks their swagger had completely returned , so much so that when they came upon a group of schoolmates loitering by the waterfront , they stopped to brag about their experience with Old ...
... boys laughed and by the time they reached the docks their swagger had completely returned , so much so that when they came upon a group of schoolmates loitering by the waterfront , they stopped to brag about their experience with Old ...
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... boys were outside , they stopped to admire the anchor more thoroughly . " Hit's mighty ' andsome , Mr. ' Awkins , " Adam said . " Thank you kindly , h'Adam Crane . " Mulie grinned . " It makes me feel so downright seasoned , I guess ...
... boys were outside , they stopped to admire the anchor more thoroughly . " Hit's mighty ' andsome , Mr. ' Awkins , " Adam said . " Thank you kindly , h'Adam Crane . " Mulie grinned . " It makes me feel so downright seasoned , I guess ...
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