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The Raising Bee and a Brave Young Couple
In New Salem Illinois Samson Traylor and family join a bustling settlement. Abe Lincoln mediates a clash with Clary's Grove youths during a log-raising, ending in a tense but peaceful showdown. Harry Needles earns respect as he helps build the home while Bim Kelso helps avert trouble and inspires a budding romance.
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Niagara Falls
John McNeil
Sarah
Harry Needles
Traylors
New Salem
Illinois
Abe” Lincoln
Martin Waddell
Samuel Hill
John Cameron
Peter Lukins
Beardstown
Samson
Jack Kelso
Kelso
Alexander Ferguson
Abe
Clary’s Grove
Offut
Jack Armstrong
Rutledge's
Ann
Armstrong
Jack
Harry
Bap McNell
Doctor Allen
Thousand Friends of
Thebes
America
Encyclopedia Britannica
United States
Euphrates
Europe
New World
Kirkham
Samson Henry Traylor
Gettysburg
Mr. Everett
Samsom
Bim
Bim Kelso
Judge Harper
McNell
MecNell
Stodd