St. Louis

The book very briefly mentions The Kid's time in St Louis for over a year. Afterward, he then travels south of the Mississippi River.

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Coordinates

Latitude: 38.627002500000
Longitude: -90.199404200000

Timeline of Events Associated with St. Louis

Date Event Manage
circa. 1847 to circa. 1849

The Kid runs away from home, travels to St. Louis

The Kid at the age of 14 leaves his home in Tennessee, he travels by boat along the Mississippi River, making his way to St. Louis. At this time The Kid is lost, not knowing what he wants in life. His upbringing was violent, taking a lot of his anger with him, getting into many fights, and resorting to petty crime to survive.