Publisher's Synopsis
The Little Brown Jug at Kildare is a novel written by Meredith Nicholson. The story revolves around a young man named John Scott who inherits a farm in Kildare, a small town in Indiana. John is determined to make a success of the farm, but he faces many challenges along the way.One of the biggest challenges John faces is the ownership of a little brown jug that is said to contain a secret recipe for making the best whiskey in the world. The jug has been passed down through generations of Kildare families and is highly prized by those who possess it. John becomes embroiled in a feud over the jug and must navigate the treacherous waters of small-town politics and personal rivalries to keep it in his possession.As John struggles to establish himself as a successful farmer and businessman, he also falls in love with a local girl named Mary Ware. Mary is the daughter of a wealthy businessman who disapproves of John and his humble background. John must prove himself worthy of Mary's love and overcome the obstacles that stand in their way.The Little Brown Jug at Kildare is a classic tale of love, loyalty, and the pursuit of the American dream. It is a beautifully written novel that captures the spirit of small-town America in the early 20th century. Meredith Nicholson's vivid descriptions of the Indiana countryside and its people bring the story to life and make it a timeless classic that is still enjoyed by readers today.1905. Nicholson lived and traveled extensively in Indiana and it was a rich resource for his writing. The novel begins: If anything really interesting should happen to me I think I should drop dead, declared Ardmore as he stood talking to Griswold in the railway station at Atlanta. I entered upon this life under false pretenses, thinking that money would make the game easy, but here I am, twenty-seven years old, stalled at the end of a blind alley, with no light ahead; and to be quite frank, old man, I don�������t believe you have the advantage of me. What�������s the matter with us, anyhow? See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
