Publisher's Synopsis
The Story of a Country Town is a novel written by Edgar W. Howe and first published in 1917. The book tells the story of a small town in the Midwest called Hanover. The protagonist of the story is a young man named David Langston who returns to Hanover after finishing college. David is determined to make a difference in the town and improve the lives of its residents.As David becomes more involved in the town's affairs, he becomes aware of the corruption and greed that pervades the local government and business community. He also falls in love with a local girl named Alice, who shares his ideals and his desire to make Hanover a better place.The novel explores themes of love, politics, and social justice. It portrays the struggles of small-town life and the challenges faced by those who seek to bring about change. The Story of a Country Town is a classic work of American literature that offers a vivid portrait of life in rural America in the early 20th century.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.
