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Today I read this lovely Christmas book to the little humans. I never read a Polacco book I didn‘t like.
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#Rushathon Day 11 @Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES

My first London story and yes he can write; really damned well. Semi autobiographical tales from his youth when he road the rails as a Hobo, challenging the Shacks, wandering day to day across America and Canada. If you want to understand what the life of a rambler was like at the turn of the twentieth century this is a good starting point.

A English journalist who has lived in America most of his life and examines the role of the nomad in American tradition from Native Americans to mountain men to hobos to the modern one percenters who cannot fit into society. And he knows his subject having lived the life for years, travelling months at a time on the road in pursuit of both stories but also a great understanding of why some people must always wander. Dated but fascinating.

Excellent collection of true accounts of young hobos during the Depression of the 30's catching trains and hoping to get work. Some were out for adventure but most were desperate.

I am starting this Great Depression hobo account, which I have owned for a couple of years since getting it at a thift store (Deseret Industries in Utah, great places to find old books). I'm interested in this era in U.S. History.

Found this gem for $3. On line it goes for much more. Since I just want to read it glad I was able to stumble upon it in a junk shop.

In 1894, Jack London shared his experience on some bulls/policemen. "I lost all interest in explanations. I didn't stop to pick up my precious, unread book. I turned and ran. I was pretty sick, but I ran. And ran I shall, to my dying day, whenever a bull begins to explain with a club."

This is a beautiful and tragic story of the other side of Christmas. Not everyone can be indoors and cozy with family. This book tells the story of a homeless family who is hopeful for Christmas and what they must do on a daily but also during the gift giving season to survive #tmskellington #wintergames #holidayread

@clwojick @staycurious

This is the most beautifully drawn book I've read so far!! Each page is filled with so much feeling and I want this on my shelf 💖💖 I would buy these as large prints! #tmskellington #wintergames #holidayread

@clwojick @staycurious