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    612-822-4611

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One Man's Life

One Man's Life

Quick, Herbert

Hardcover

Biographies GeneralLiterary FiguresRegional: Midwest

ISBN10: 1025877497
ISBN13: 9781025877495
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 488
Weight: 1.89
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
One Man's Life is the compelling autobiography of Herbert Quick, a renowned figure who witnessed and recorded the dramatic transformation of the American heartland. Born in a log cabin in Iowa during the mid-nineteenth century, Quick offers a vivid, first-hand account of the vanishing frontier and the emergence of a settled agrarian society. Through his personal journey, readers gain an intimate perspective on the hardships and triumphs of pioneer life, the evolution of local politics, and the development of a literary career deeply rooted in the soil of the Midwest.

The narrative captures the spirit of an era defined by rapid change, documenting the essence of the prairies before they were fully tamed by industrialization. Quick's prose is both nostalgic and analytical, providing valuable historical insight into the social and economic forces that shaped the United States during a pivotal century. One Man's Life serves not only as a record of an individual's growth from a farm boy to a prominent author and public servant but also as a vital historical document reflecting the collective experience of the generation that built the American West.

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