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A Daughter of the Middle Border
Paperback
Literary Figures19th Century United States HistoryGeneral Sociology
ISBN13: 9781025513393
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 418
Weight: 1.28
Height: 0.85 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A Daughter of the Middle Border is a compelling autobiographical narrative and the Pulitzer Prize-winning sequel to Hamlin Garland's acclaimed A Son of the Middle Border. This work continues the author's exploration of his family's history and the broader American experience during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Garland masterfully blends personal memoir with historical documentation, chronicling the transition of the American Midwest from a rugged frontier to a more settled, modern society.
The narrative focuses on the author's marriage and his efforts to establish a permanent home for his aging parents, reflecting universal themes of filial duty and the search for stability. Through vivid prose, Garland captures the physical landscape of the Middle Border and the shifting social dynamics of the era. The work provides a sensitive portrait of family life set against the backdrop of a changing nation. As a significant record of the American pioneer spirit, A Daughter of the Middle Border remains an essential piece of American literature and social history, offering profound insights into the challenges and triumphs of those who shaped the heartland.
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