Publisher's Synopsis
A Son of the Middle Border is a memoir written by American author Hamlin Garland. The book chronicles Garland's life growing up on the prairies of the Midwest during the late 19th century. He recounts his childhood experiences, including his family's struggles to survive in a harsh and unforgiving environment. Garland also reflects on the cultural and economic changes that were taking place in the region during this time, including the growth of industry and the decline of small-scale farming. Throughout the book, Garland explores themes of identity, family, and the American Dream. A Son of the Middle Border is considered a classic of American literature and is praised for its vivid descriptions of life on the prairie and its honest portrayal of the challenges faced by early pioneers.1923. 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. In 1922 he received a Pulitzer Prize for A Daughter of the Middle Border, and was also director of the American Academy of Arts and Letters for a number of years. Garland wanted to write regional literature, and he is famous for his realistic portrayal of Wisconsin rural life. Son of the Middle Border is his autobiography and considered by some to be a masterpiece.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.
