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The Boatman of Susquehanna and a Long Family Tale
A rambling reminiscence traces a family living along canals from childhood to adulthood. The narrator recalls boat life on the Susquehanna and other waterways, a father who steered the craft, a late-onset farm purchase, and reliance on shippers and neighbors for support. Anecdotes touch on the Empress’s era and a charitable woman aiding an orphan, framing a life of commerce, travel, and resilience on inland waterways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mino
Nanyillo
Edo Agi
Hayra de Grace
Mysall
Dadotatigaula
Rataenia Willy
Elaine
Bacamo
Jonker
Aledi
Aleaya
Gary
Saint Qlond