Hamlin Garland

Broschiertes Buch

A Daughter of the Middle Border

Beschreibung

"A Daughter of the Middle Border" is Hamlin Garland's evocative autobiography, a powerful journey into the heart of the American West and a testament to the enduring spirit of its people. Garland chronicles his family history and his own development within the landscape of the late 19th and early 20th century. As a significant figure in American literary life, Garland offers readers a firsthand account of a rapidly changing nation. This historical autobiography provides insight into a pivotal era, blending personal narrative with the broader sweep of westward expansion. Garland's reflections capture the essence of a time and place, making "A Daughter of the Middle Border" a compelling read for anyone interested in American history and the shaping of its national identity. It is a record of perseverance, family, and the transformative power of the land. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Hannibal Hamlin Garland was an American novelist, poet, essayist, short story author, Georgist, and psychical researcher. He is best known for his fiction about hardworking Midwestern farmers. Hannibal Hamlin Garland was born on a farm near West Salem, Wisconsin, on September 14, 1860, as the second of four children of Richard Garland of Maine and Charlotte Isabelle McClintock. The boy was named after Abraham Lincoln's vice president, Hannibal Hamlin. He grew up on numerous Midwestern farms before relocating to Boston, Massachusetts, in 1884 to pursue a writing career. He read diligently at the Boston Public Library. There he grew infatuated with Henry George's views and the Single Tax Movement. George's beliefs influenced several of his writings, including Main-Travelled Roads (1891), Prairie Folks (1892), and his novel Jason Edwards (1892). Main-Travelled Roads was his first big hit. It was a compilation of short stories inspired by his time on the farm. He serialized a biography of Ulysses S. Grant in McClure's Magazine before turning it into a book in 1898. The same year, Garland visited the Yukon to observe the Klondike Gold Rush, which inspired The Trail of the Gold Seekers (1899).

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 248
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 354g
• ISBN-13: 9781022934573
• ISBN-10: 1022934570
• Artikelnr.: 74073274