Mary McLeod BethuneRecounts the life of the black educator, from her childhood in the cotton fields of South Carolina to her success as teacher, crusader, and presidential adviser. |
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... mule , breaking the land for seed . The mule's head hung low and his big ears fell forward as though this was one plowing more than he could bear . His pace slowed , and neither the McLeod leading him nor the McLeod guiding the plow ...
... mule , breaking the land for seed . The mule's head hung low and his big ears fell forward as though this was one plowing more than he could bear . His pace slowed , and neither the McLeod leading him nor the McLeod guiding the plow ...
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... mule meant the death of hope for Mary . She did not mind taking her turn at the plow ; she was strong enough for that ; but they would have to buy another mule , which would use up what little money was left over at harvest time . Even ...
... mule meant the death of hope for Mary . She did not mind taking her turn at the plow ; she was strong enough for that ; but they would have to buy another mule , which would use up what little money was left over at harvest time . Even ...
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... mule , but Mrs. Bethune knew where one was for sale . With a tourist in tow , she opened the conversation cautiously : " Are you a good judge of mules ? " " Pretty fair . " " There's one for sale that I want to buy , but I'm not sure ...
... mule , but Mrs. Bethune knew where one was for sale . With a tourist in tow , she opened the conversation cautiously : " Are you a good judge of mules ? " " Pretty fair . " " There's one for sale that I want to buy , but I'm not sure ...
Contents
Days of Ceaseless Toil | 17 |
The Cry of the Soul to Know | 30 |
Climbing Jacobs Ladder | 38 |
Copyright | |
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