The Don Quixote Of America (1921)

By Charles Hemstreet

Book Overview

""The Don Quixote of America"" is a novel written by Charles Hemstreet and published in 1921. The story follows the adventures of an eccentric and idealistic man named John Smith, who is often compared to the famous literary character Don Quixote. Smith travels across America, trying to right wrongs and fight against social injustices. He is accompanied by his loyal sidekick, a former slave named Jim Crow. Along the way, Smith encounters a variety of characters and situations, including corrupt politicians, greedy businessmen, and oppressed minorities. Despite his good intentions, Smith's actions often have unintended consequences, and he must learn to balance his idealism with practicality. The novel is a commentary on American society and politics in the early 20th century, and it explores themes of race, class, and justice. Hemstreet's writing style is humorous and satirical, and the novel is considered a classic of American literature.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: 1165097958
• ISBN13: 9781165097951
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"