An Analysis Of Nathan's Life

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The Campbell family moved from England to America, looking for a better life in the New World. Before Nathan was born, his father died in the Great War as he was shot thought the chest. And his father was an African, who went to England for better life outside Africa. At the age of twenty-one, he taught his self English, writing, and counting. And during all of that, his teacher had helped him out when he first came to the school. The teacher's name was Emily. Years later, they tied the knot and moved to America within the same week.

When America entered The Great War, his father enlisted in the army to protect his new country even known he was face with hate by his own countrymen. During his time at the front line, Emily got pregnant and

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