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Georgia Volunteer and Robber the Child's Tale of Loss
A fragmented 19th century prose piece contrasts Civil War era memory with a boy named Robert, who endures poverty after his mother’s death. He assists others, faces accusations of theft, finds a moral turning point via aid from a kindly benefactor, and seeks education and work rather than crime.
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York
Robert
Listime
Eal
Bojens
Mr. Frost
Alan
Lane
Kalen
Hadead
Reb
Bob
Mr. Putman
Mr. Potman