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“That they dared make a town of this wet and sucking thing that vied with my foot for my boot at every step bespoke the glorious and yearning bullshit of men's souls.”

Quote by Matthew Sharpe

Book:Jamestown: A Novel
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Jamestown: A Novel

This novel delves into the challenges faced by the first English settlers in America, offering a detailed account of their interactions with Native Americans and the harsh conditions they endured. more

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Matthew Sharpe
Matthew Sharpe

Matthew Sharpe, born in 1962, is an American novelist known for his distinctive humor and profound insights into modern urban life and human relationships. more

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