George Woodpecker
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Life in the 18th century had its perils with plague, violence and blunt weapons being only brief examples of how difficult things could really get. George Woodpecker, the protagonist of this story, finds himself in the middle of these troubles, struggling to make his life happen, using the help of an unlikely source to search for meaning and adventure. Conflict lurks around each corner, but the ultimate mission George sets for himself pushes him forward in an attempt to elevate himself from his humble beginnings.
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