Banner by the WaysideRandom house, 1947 - 442 páginas "This is a picaresque novel set pre-Civil War on the Erie Canal. Durie Edwards is a female foundling, raised as a boy in a bookshop. She falls in with traveling players, thieves, con men, disreputable women (and men), as she tries to sort out the truth from the pious lies told to her, and eventually finding love. Durie's essential innocence is used to bring out the characters of the people she meets. Life on the canal boats is, as far as I can tell, accurately presented. It's a slice of Americana."--Goodreads |
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Página 244
... Miss Amour well practiced in it ? " " Yes , " said Miss Amour . " No , " said Mr. Quinn . " What's wrong about it ? " the manager asked , addressing Mr. Quinn . " I think it would be better suited to Miss Wayne's style and talents ...
... Miss Amour well practiced in it ? " " Yes , " said Miss Amour . " No , " said Mr. Quinn . " What's wrong about it ? " the manager asked , addressing Mr. Quinn . " I think it would be better suited to Miss Wayne's style and talents ...
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... miss , with Mr. Tim Baggo as Master of Revels . For reasons of professional pride , Mr. Baggo advised that none of them use their pro- gramme names . He , himself , would appear as The Great Trick- amungo , King of Deceptions . With his ...
... miss , with Mr. Tim Baggo as Master of Revels . For reasons of professional pride , Mr. Baggo advised that none of them use their pro- gramme names . He , himself , would appear as The Great Trick- amungo , King of Deceptions . With his ...
Página 357
... Miss Vilas ? We go together , Mr. Passerow . " " In that case - yes . We can make her useful in utility . Re- port to Mrs. Gorman , Miss Vilas . She has taken my — er - late wife's place , and is in charge of wardrobe . I will ask you ...
... Miss Vilas ? We go together , Mr. Passerow . " " In that case - yes . We can make her useful in utility . Re- port to Mrs. Gorman , Miss Vilas . She has taken my — er - late wife's place , and is in charge of wardrobe . I will ask you ...
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