Follow the River
by James Alexander Thom
Follow the River by James Alexander Thom holds a highly rated rating of 4.21 out of 5, based on 13.7K reader ratings. First published in 1981. The book spans 406 pages.
About Follow the River
Mary Ingles was twenty-three, married, and pregnant, when Shawnee Indians invaded her peaceful Virginia settlement, killed the men and women, then took her captive. For months, she lived with them, unbroken, until she escaped, and followed a thousand mile trail to freedom--an extraordinary story of a pioneer woman who risked her life to return to her people.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | James Alexander Thom |
| Published | 1981 |
| Pages | 406 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.21 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 13,697 |
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What genre is Follow the River?
Follow the River is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Follow the River worth reading?
Based on 13.7K reader ratings, Follow the River has an average score of 4.21 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Follow the River?
Follow the River has 406 pages.
Who wrote Follow the River?
Follow the River was written by James Alexander Thom. It was first published in 1981.
What is the ISBN for Follow the River?
The ISBN-13 for Follow the River is 9780345338550.0.
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