Publisher's Synopsis
The McClanahans is a historical fiction novel written by H. M. White and first published in 1894. The story takes place in the late 1800s and follows the lives of the McClanahan family, who are struggling to make a living on their farm in rural America. The family consists of the parents, John and Mary, and their three children, Tom, Maggie, and Jack.The novel explores the challenges that the family faces, including financial struggles, illness, and the harsh reality of life on the frontier. Despite these difficulties, the McClanahans remain a close-knit family, relying on each other for support and strength.As the story unfolds, the family is faced with a series of crises that threaten to tear them apart. Tom, the eldest son, falls in love with a wealthy city girl, while Jack becomes involved in a dangerous feud with a neighboring family. Meanwhile, Maggie must navigate the challenges of growing up and finding her place in the world.Throughout the novel, White vividly portrays the struggles and triumphs of the McClanahan family, painting a vivid picture of life in rural America during this time period. The novel is a timeless tale of family, love, and perseverance, and is sure to captivate readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
