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The Wayfaring Stranger

The Wayfaring Stranger

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“There is no way their lives could have been more different…”

Joseph Moore, a stowaway from Ireland, is searching for freedom and peace on his journey to America. Eliza Clark, living in the “No Man’s Land” of western Louisiana, has deep roots and a rich life among her beloved piney woods.

ISBN: 978-0-9705236-9-3

The Wayfaring Stranger is the story of how their lives intersect in the pioneer wilderness of mid-19th century Louisiana is one that will grab you from the opening scene to the dramatic ending.

“It’s all about the journey and who we become while walking it.”

Curt Iles has proven himself as a master storyteller in his previous five books. With this first venture into fiction, he weaves a story that will inspire and entertain readers everywhere.

“…a riveting account of a tragic period in Irish history when thousands left our country for foreign shores…a fascinating read from cover to cover.”
-Westport (Ireland) Historical Society

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About Creekbank Stories

Curt Iles writes from his hometown of Dry Creek, Louisiana. A lover of stories, nature, history, and dogs, he writes of the wonders of the woods and the memorable people who live there.

He and his wife DeDe are the parents of three sons and three grandsons. When not writing, Curt hikes, travels to Africa/Asia/Central America, gardens, plays the drums, and enjoys his family and lifetime country friends.

Creekbank Stories comes from his first book, Stories from the Creekbank, as well as his unique home town of Dry Creek.*

The purpose of Creekbank Stories is “Influencing the world with stories: beginning in a good place called the Louisiana Piney Woods and moving out as a ‘ripple effect’ to the world.”

*We are often asked about the origin of “Dry Creek.” Community historian Frank Miller stated, “Its Attakapa Indian name was “Beautiful Creek” and the English translation missed the word.”