A Daughter of the Middle Border is a memoir written by American author Hamlin Garland. The book tells the story of Garland's childhood and early adulthood growing up in the Midwest, specifically in Wisconsin and Iowa. The memoir is divided into two parts, with the first section focusing on his childhood and the second on his experiences as a young adult.In the first part of the book, Garland describes his family's struggles to establish a homestead in the harsh Midwestern landscape. He writes about the challenges of farming ...
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A Daughter of the Middle Border is a memoir written by American author Hamlin Garland. The book tells the story of Garland's childhood and early adulthood growing up in the Midwest, specifically in Wisconsin and Iowa. The memoir is divided into two parts, with the first section focusing on his childhood and the second on his experiences as a young adult.In the first part of the book, Garland describes his family's struggles to establish a homestead in the harsh Midwestern landscape. He writes about the challenges of farming, the harsh winters, and the isolation of rural life. Despite these difficulties, Garland's family perseveres, and he is able to attend school and eventually pursue his dream of becoming a writer.The second part of the book follows Garland as he leaves the Midwest and travels to Boston to study at Harvard University. There, he encounters a new world of ideas and experiences, and he struggles to reconcile his Midwestern upbringing with his new life in the East. He eventually returns to the Midwest, where he becomes a successful writer and advocate for the region.Throughout the book, Garland reflects on the importance of the Midwest in shaping his identity and values. He celebrates the region's natural beauty, hardworking people, and rich cultural heritage, while also acknowledging its flaws and challenges. A Daughter of the Middle Border is a moving and insightful memoir that offers a unique perspective on the American Midwest and its place in American literature and culture.1921. Hamlin Garland was born near La Crosse, Wisconsin and lived in the area for nine years before his family moved to South Dakota. As an adult he lived in major cities throughout the United States but visited his birthplace often. Garland wanted to write regional literature, and he is famous for his realistic portrayal of Wisconsin rural life. Son of the Middle Border and A Daughter of the Middle Border are autobiographical narratives and considered two of his best works. He received the Pulitzer Prize in 1921 for A Daughter of the Middle Border. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
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