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    The Path to Home
    The Path to Home
    The Path to Home
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    The Path to Home

    By Edgar A. Guest

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    "The Path to Home" by Edgar A. Guest
    Edgar Albert Guest was a British-born American poet who became known as the People's Poet thanks to his ability to capture the life and essence of everyday people in just a few words. This collection of poems helped countless readers lighten their moods during wartime and times of struggle. From Along the Paths o' Glory to Lines for a Flag Raising Ceremony, this collection brings readers to a simpler time in America.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGood Press
    Release dateDec 16, 2019
    ISBN4064066193690
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