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Follow the River

Written by: James Alexander Thom
Narrated by: David Drummond
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Mary Ingles was 23, happily married, and pregnant with her third child when Shawnee Indians invaded her peaceful Virginia settlement in 1755 and kidnapped her, leaving behind a bloody massacre. For months they held her captive. But nothing could imprison her spirit.

With the rushing Ohio River as her guide, Mary Ingles walked one thousand miles through an untamed wilderness no white woman had ever seen. Her story lives on - extraordinary testimony to the indomitable strength of one pioneer woman who risked her life to return to her own people.
©1981 James A. Thom (P)2010 Tantor
Biographical Fiction Literature & Fiction
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Unbreakable Determination!

Wow! Talk about the incredible unbreakable human spirit! There was just no quit in her desire to get home!

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Great Book

captivating!! I loved the old lady. Had a hard time putting this book down. sounds mean, but I wanted her journey to never end. lol
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A wonderful story of survival...

This truly is a testament to the human spirit to never give up! I also found David Drummond’s narrative performance outstanding. Thoroughly enjoyed!

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Captivating Story

Well written and narrated. Found it difficult to put down. Felt like I was right there with the two women on their harrowing escape and journey home.

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