A Son of the Middle Border


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A Son of the Middle Border is Hamlin Garland's evocative memoir that captures the essence of life in the American Midwest during a transformative era. Through his vivid storytelling, Garland reflects on his personal journey, detailing the struggles and triumphs of those who toiled against the harsh realities of nature and society.

Set against the backdrop of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this work explores themes of resilience, identity, and the complex relationship between man and the land. Garland's narrative is both a tribute to the beauty of the West and a candid examination of the challenges faced by its inhabitants, making it a unique contribution to American literature.

With a blend of poetic insight and stark realism, Garland's memoir serves as a poignant reminder of a generation's experiences, offering listeners a rich tapestry of emotions and reflections that resonate with the human spirit.

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01 - Home from the War 24:41 Gelesen von Greg W.
02 - The McClintocks 24:12 Gelesen von Greg W.
03 - The Home in the Coulee 31:08 Gelesen von Greg W.
04 - Father Sells the Farm 15:22 Gelesen von Greg W.
05 - The Last Threshing in the Coulee 18:25 Gelesen von Greg W.
06 - David and His Violin 16:47 Gelesen von Greg W.
07 - Winneshiek 'Woods and Prairie Lands' 22:16 Gelesen von Greg W.
08 - We Move Again 12:54 Gelesen von Greg W.
09 - Our First Winter on the Prairie 28:21 Gelesen von Greg W.
10 - The Homestead on the Knoll 15:03 Gelesen von Greg W.
11 - School Life 18:26 Gelesen von Greg W.
12 - Chores and Almanacs 16:51 Gelesen von Greg W.
13 - Boy Life on the Prairie 40:18 Gelesen von Greg W.
14 - Wheat and the Harvest 34:26 Gelesen von Greg W.
15 - Harriet Goes Away 24:03 Gelesen von Greg W.
16 - We Move to Town 32:09 Gelesen von Greg W.
17 - A Taste of Village Life 29:28 Gelesen von Greg W.
18 - Back to the Farm 34:59 Gelesen von Greg W.
19 - End of School Days 25:31 Gelesen von Greg W.
20 - The Land of the Dakotas 27:20 Gelesen von Greg W.
21 - The Grasshopper and the Ant 39:12 Gelesen von Greg W.
22 - We Discover New England 24:29 Gelesen von Greg W.
23 - Coasting Down Mt Washington 16:24 Gelesen von Inah Derby
24 - Tramping, NY, Washington & Chicago 28:25 Gelesen von Inah Derby
25 - The Land of the Straddle-Bug 35:17 Gelesen von Inah Derby
26 - On to Boston 29:50 Gelesen von Inah Derby
27 - Enter a Friend 40:17 Gelesen von Inah Derby
28 - A Visit to the West 43:47 Gelesen von Inah Derby
29 - I Join the Anti-Poverty Brigade 41:31 Gelesen von Inah Derby
30 - My Mother is Stricken 26:55 Gelesen von Inah Derby
31 - Main Travelled Roads 21:12 Gelesen von Inah Derby
32 - The Spirit of Revolt 22:46 Gelesen von Inah Derby
33 - The End of the Sunset Trail 13:19 Gelesen von Inah Derby
34 - We Go to California 28:29 Gelesen von Inah Derby
35 - The Homestead in the Valley 26:41 Gelesen von Inah Derby

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(5 Sterne)

a real midcentury gem. especially for memoir lovers. not fast paced but beautifully written