The Midlanders

By Charles Tenney Jackson

Book Overview

The Midlanders is a novel written by Charles Tenney Jackson. The story is set in the early 20th century in the fictional town of Medfield, located in the heart of the American Midwest. The novel revolves around the lives of the town's residents, particularly the members of the wealthy and influential Midland family.The Midlanders portrays the Midland family as a symbol of the traditional values and social structures that were prevalent in the Midwest at the time. The family is deeply rooted in the community, and their wealth and power have allowed them to shape the town's development and growth.The novel explores the themes of family, class, and social change. It shows how the Midland family's rigid adherence to tradition and their reluctance to embrace change ultimately leads to their downfall. The story also highlights the struggles of the working-class residents of Medfield, who are often marginalized and overlooked by the Midland family and other members of the town's elite.Throughout the book, Jackson paints a vivid picture of life in small-town America during the early 20th century. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the story is engaging and thought-provoking. The Midlanders is a classic work of American literature that offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era.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: 143264985X
• ISBN13: 9781432649852
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"