The Better Country (1911)
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ISBN10: 1120728835
ISBN13: 9781120728838
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Nov 21 2009
Pages: 620
Weight: 1.80
Height: 1.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120728838
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Nov 21 2009
Pages: 620
Weight: 1.80
Height: 1.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Better Country is a novel written by Dana Webster Bartlett in 1911. The story follows the life of a young man named John Evers, who grows up in a small town in the Midwest. John is a hardworking and ambitious individual, who dreams of making a better life for himself and his family. However, he faces many challenges along the way, including poverty, discrimination, and personal tragedy.Despite these obstacles, John remains determined to succeed and eventually moves to the city to pursue his dreams. Along the way, he meets a cast of memorable characters, including a wealthy businessman, a kind-hearted nurse, and a beautiful young woman who captures his heart.As John navigates the ups and downs of his new life, he begins to question the values and priorities of the society around him. He becomes increasingly disillusioned with the pursuit of wealth and status, and begins to search for a deeper sense of purpose and meaning in his life.The Better Country is a thought-provoking and inspiring novel that explores themes of ambition, perseverance, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. It is a timeless story 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.
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