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Peter Jenkins

This individual is the author of the book and also the person who is on the walk across America.

Barbara Pennell

This individual decides at the end of the book to join the author on his journey across America.

Homer Davenport

This individual is described as "the greatest mountain man alive," and lives alone in the mountains.

Mary Elizabeth Oliver

This individual is a very pious and prays the entire time a tornado is striking the town.

Lemm Smith

This individual arrives at work intoxicated.

Oscar Winkler, a.k.a. Preacher

This individual only has nine fingers.

Frank, Jr.

This individual is out of work during most of the time in the book. This individual is aware of the bootlegging plot against the author.

Zack Oliver

This individual is the first in his family to complete high school and go on to college.

Govenor George Wallace

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