Three Farms (Classic Reprint)

By John Matter and John Mätter

Book Overview

""Three Farms"" is a novel written by John Matter and published in 1913. The book tells the story of three farms located in the American Midwest, each owned by a different family. The first farm belongs to the wealthy and influential Sturtevant family, who have owned the land for generations. The second farm is owned by the hardworking and honest Johnson family, who struggle to make ends meet. The third farm is owned by the newly arrived German immigrant, Hans Mueller, who is trying to establish a new life for himself and his family.As the story unfolds, the lives of these three families become intertwined, and their relationships are tested by the challenges they face. The Sturtevants, who have always been in control of the land and the community, find themselves threatened by the arrival of a new railroad line that could divert business away from their town. The Johnsons, who have always been loyal to the Sturtevants, begin to question their allegiance when they realize that their own interests are not being served. And Hans Mueller, who is struggling to establish himself in a new country, finds himself caught in the middle of a power struggle between the Sturtevants and the Johnsons.Throughout the book, Matter explores themes of power, class, and identity, as well as the challenges of life in rural America at the turn of the 20th century. The story is told with a rich and evocative prose style that captures the beauty and complexity of the American Midwest. ""Three Farms"" is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 1165681943
• ISBN13: 9781165681945
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"