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The Turning of Griggsby
Paperback
HumorHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023183086
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 70
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.15 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Turning of Griggsby: Being a Story of Keeping up with Dan'l Webster by Irving Bacheller offers a charming glimpse into 19th-century small-town life, infused with humor and historical context. This meticulously prepared print republication brings to life a story centered on reformers and the enduring legacy of Daniel Webster.
Experience a bygone era through Bacheller's engaging narrative, a work of historical fiction that explores themes of change and progress. The Turning of Griggsby presents a unique perspective on a pivotal time in American history, capturing the spirit of its age with wit and insightful observation. Perfect for readers who appreciate literary fiction with a humorous touch and a connection to historical figures, this novel provides a captivating journey into a world both familiar and wonderfully distant. Discover the timeless appeal of this classic tale.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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