Publisher's Synopsis
This juvenile novel follows the adventures of a young boy who accompanies the U.S. Census Bureau on a mission to count the population of a remote area in the Appalachian Mountains. Along with a vivid portrayal of rural life and customs, the book offers insights into the social and political significance of the census in early 20th-century America.
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