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Westward Ho and Western Tales In Harper’s New Novel
The New York Courier reports Harper’s forthcoming novel Westward Ho by the author of The Dutchman’s Fireside. The critic praises its American character, rugged Kentucky setting, rapid action, and absence of dull digressions. The review notes vivid scenes on the Ohio and a humorous interlude aboard a steamboat, with strong attention to national themes.
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Eptember
Cavait Street
Insurance Ank
WM. H Harper
Felix Lewis
Columbus
New York Courier and Enquirer
Westward HO
Messrs. Harpers
Penius
Hemisphere
Pulding
Kentucky
Waters
Ohio
Pittsburg
Hugg
Sam Hugg
Divine Goodyear
Streat
Salt River
Mississippi
Rainsford
Cherub Boeonay
Blackey
Bill
Spooney
Spoon
Cap
New Orleans
Roaring River
Captain Hugg