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Riverboat
Written by Douglas Hirt
Narrated by Rusty Nelson
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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About this audiobook
During the golden age of Mississippi, people from all walks of life climbed aboard the riverboats to help forge a nation. The stories of a gambler, a landowner, chambermaid, and runaway slave are told.
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Reviews for Riverboat
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Solid story. A story from a different time for sure.