His Own People

His Own People is a novel written by Booth Tarkington, an American author and dramatist. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around the life of a wealthy young man named John Wesley Westcott. John is a member of a prominent family in the town of Mercer, and his life is filled with parties, social events, and the pursuit of pleasure.Despite his privileged life, John feels a sense of dissatisfaction and restlessness. He longs for something more meaningful and fulfilling than the shallow existence he leads. This feeling is heightened when he meets a young woman named Cynthia May, who is from a lower social class but has a strong sense of purpose and passion for life.As John and Cynthia become closer, John begins to question the values and beliefs of his own social class. He becomes more aware of the injustices and inequalities that exist in society and feels a growing sense of responsibility to make a difference.The novel explores themes of social class, identity, and the search for meaning in life. It is a compelling and thought-provoking story that offers a glimpse into the world of the American upper class during the early 20th century.Illustrated By Lawrence Mazzanovich And F. R Gruger. Decorated By William St. John Harper.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.