Home Place: A Story Of The People (1912)

By George W. Ogden

Book Overview

Home Place: A Story Of The People is a novel written by George Washington Ogden and published in 1912. The book is set in the early 20th century and tells the story of a rural community in the American South. The main character, John Wesley, is a young man who inherits his family's farm after his father's death. He struggles to keep the farm afloat and maintain his family's way of life in the face of economic and social changes.The novel explores themes of family, community, and tradition, as well as the impact of modernization on rural life. It depicts the struggles and hardships faced by the people of the South during this time period, including poverty, racism, and violence.Through John Wesley's experiences, the reader is given a glimpse into the daily lives of the people who lived in this region of the country. The book also touches on the role of religion and spirituality in the lives of the characters, as well as their relationships with each other.Overall, Home Place: A Story Of The People is a poignant and insightful portrayal of life in the American South during a time of significant change and upheaval. It remains a classic work of Southern literature and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of this region.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 112020139X
• ISBN13: 9781120201393
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 378 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"