O Pioneers! · Character
Joe Tovesky
Marie's brother, a Bohemian farmer.
minor
Also known as Joe
First appearance: part ii neighboring fields
Joe Tovesky shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Marie's boisterous uncle who dotes on her, carrying her on his shoulder and enjoying the admiration of his cronies.
Joe Tovesky first appears in 0006 part ii neighboring fields.
In I: Marie's boisterous uncle who dotes on her, carrying her on his shoulder and enjoying the admiration of his cronies.
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See Joe Tovesky in part ii neighboring fields