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Timberland dreams and family peril in Calcutta saga
On the Bishop porch Alfred Bishop reveals a secret timber land deal tied to a rumored railroad from Blue Lick Junction to Darley. His children fear ruin as Abner Daniel suspects manipulation by Atlanta lawyer Perkins and Abe Tompkins, while Peter Mosely and local moves threaten their future. Alan questions the plan and the family clings to hope and doubt.
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Abner
Bishop
Daniel
Calcutta
Blue Lick Junction
Darley
Alan
Mrs. Bishop
Alfred
Abner Daniel
Atlanta
Perkins
Holley Creek
Abe Tompkins
Huckleberry Ridge
Jack Leg
Tompkins
Peter Mosely
Vyah Lickskillet
Buzzard Roost
Dog Trot Springs
Heok
Neil Filmore
Telegraph
Lightnin
Abe
Mosely
Hanson's Mill
Hazen
Bartow