Crows and Cards
Crows and Cards by Joseph Helgerson is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins Publishers on June 7, 2010. This 352-page book is written in English and presents a narrative set in 1849, focusing on the experiences of Zebulon Crabtree, who is sent to St. Louis to apprentice with a tanner. Zeb’s journey takes unexpected turns as he navigates challenges, including his allergies to fur and the advice of his parents, while forming connections with a riverboat gambler and a slave.
Readers will find that the story explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the complexities of life during turbulent times. Zeb’s encounters with various characters, including Indian medicine men, highlight the diverse experiences of boys and men in historical contexts. The narrative intertwines elements of juvenile fiction with insights into family dynamics and the broader American landscape, making it a rich exploration of personal growth and adventure.
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Three warnings for readers who hate surprises: 1. Beware of slivers, 2. and gamblers, 3. and aces.
Zebulon Crabtree found all that out the hard way back in 1849 when his mother and father shipped him off to St. Louis to apprentice with a tanner. Too bad he had serious allergies to fur and advice from his parents. Hearing the beat of a different drummer, Zeb takes up with a riverboat gambler who has some special plans for him, crosses paths with a slave who turns out to be a better friend than cook, and learns that some Indian medicine men can see even though blind. And then there’s the Brotherhood–the one that Zeb can’t seem to get out of . . . Lucky for us, the price of living in turbulent times is often a good story, and Zeb spins an unforgettable one.
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