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

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