The back country along Florida's Suwanee River frames the young romance of Jump Williams, back from the war, and True...

READ REVIEW

DON'T YOU CRY FOR ME

The back country along Florida's Suwanee River frames the young romance of Jump Williams, back from the war, and True Martin- the girl he had left behind and not forgotten- now going on eighteen. Jump is determined to earn the money for a farm-before he marries her- and True worries over him- and the hazards he takes in salvaging lumber underwater. Skittery and suspicious towards all outsiders, they finally accept the benevolent interference of the Bristows- for whom True's father works- as a caretaker. And when new intruders come- to dredge Jump's river for gold- and crowd him out, it is Charles Bristow who helps him to fulfill his contract and strike the bargain which will bring him a farm.... These folk, in their unspoiled naivete and stubborn pride are likeable- and so is their story, which is unpretentious and pleasant.

Pub Date: April 26, 1954

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Crowell

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: April 1, 1954

Close Quickview