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The friendly persuasion. [large print] Jessamyn West.

West, Jessamyn. (Author).

Summary:

The Birdwells are a pacifist Quaker family in southern Indiana during the Civil War. A quintessential American heroine{608} Eliza Birdwell is a wonderful blend of wouldbe austerity{608} practicality{608} and gentle humor when it comes to keeping her faith and caring for her family and community. Her husband{608} Jess{608} shares Eliza s love of people and peaceful ways but{608} unlike Eliza{608} also displays a fondness for a fast horse and a lively tune. With their children{608} they must negotiate their way through a world that constantly confronts them sometimes with candor{608} sometimes with violence and tests the strength of their beliefs.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781602850323
  • ISBN: 1602850321
  • Physical Description: pages cm
  • Edition: Center Point Large Print edition.
  • Publisher: Thorndike, Maine : Center Point Publishing, 2007.
Subject:
Quakers > Fiction.
Indiana > Social life and customs > Fiction.
United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Fiction.
Genre:
Large print books.
Fiction.

Available copies

  • 11 of 11 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.

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