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From Dixieland to Frisco Bay

From Dixieland to Frisco Bay

From Dixieland to Frisco Bay

Rufus Franklin Stephenson

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Año de edición:
2009
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9781449062279
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From Dixieland to Frisco Bay is a must read for those who yearn for a simpler time. Rufus Franklin Stephenson’s honest and colorful account of his life growing up on a sharecrop cotton farm in the South, and his later career as a railroader, is a touching reminder that faith and family are all one needs to overcome even the most difficult circumstances. His rich experiences, sparkling humor and profound insight make the poems and stories of From Dixieland to Frisco Bay an uplifting read that one will not soon forget.

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