The Last Great American Hobo

The Last Great American Hobo
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Total Pages : 300
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ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105111452749
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Book Synopsis The Last Great American Hobo by : Dale Maharidge

Download or read book The Last Great American Hobo written by Dale Maharidge and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the life of Blackie, a hobo for sixty years, as he chooses to defend his life on the banks of the Sacramento and fight America's changing attitude toward the homeless.


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