Publisher's Synopsis
The Story of a Country Town is a novel written by Edgar W. Howe and published in 1917. The book tells the story of a small town in the American Midwest called Hanover, which is based on the author's own hometown of Atchison, Kansas. The novel follows the lives of the town's residents over the course of several decades, from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of life in the town. The first section introduces the town and its residents, including the wealthy banker Mr. White and his daughter, the ambitious young journalist Will Henderson, and the town's doctor, Dr. Lavendar. The second section focuses on the town's politics, as Will Henderson becomes involved in a local election and uncovers corruption and wrongdoing. Later sections of the book explore themes such as love and marriage, religion, and the changing social and economic landscape of the town. The novel also includes several memorable characters, such as the eccentric old spinster Miss Sue, the town's gossip and matchmaker, and the mysterious stranger known only as ""The Man Who Came Back."" Overall, The Story of a Country Town is a rich and detailed portrait of small-town life in America during a time of great change and upheaval. The book is notable for its vivid characters, its sharp social commentary, and its warm and affectionate portrayal of a community and its people.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.