A Boy's Town (1890) - William Dean Howells - Bog

A Boy's Town is a novel written by William Dean Howells and originally published in 1890. The book is a coming-of-age story set in a small town in Ohio during the mid-19th century. The story follows the life of a young boy named Bartley Hubbard, who is the son of a newspaper editor. Bartley is a curious and ambitious boy who dreams of becoming a journalist like his father. He spends his days exploring the town, making friends, and getting into trouble.As Bartley grows older, he becomes more aware of the social and political issues of the time, such as the abolitionist movement and the Civil War. He begins to question his own beliefs and values, and struggles to find his place in the world. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Marcia Gaylord, who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman.The novel explores themes of love, friendship, ambition, and the complexities of growing up in a rapidly changing world. It also offers a vivid portrait of life in a small town during the 19th century, with its social hierarchies, political tensions, and everyday struggles. Overall, A Boy's Town is a timeless classic 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.