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The long way home

In 16th Century Florida, an Indian holy man by the name of Deadwood Lighter is captured by the Spaniards, sold into slavery and taken to Cuba. Years later his master joins De Soto's expedition to Florida and Lighter accompanies him. He escapes and rejoins his people, but finds they are not his people any more, time having wrought its changes. By the author of The Way South.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 182 pages

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