Boone Stop (1918)

Boone Stop is a novel written by Homer Croy and published in 1918. The story takes place in a small town called Boone Stop, located in the Midwest of the United States. The book follows the lives of the people living in this town, focusing on the struggles and triumphs of the working-class families who call it home.The main character of the story is a young man named Jim Kendall, who is trying to make a living for himself and his family. Jim works hard as a farmer and tries to provide for his wife and children, despite facing many obstacles along the way. He is a proud man who values hard work and honesty, and he is determined to succeed no matter what.As the story unfolds, we are introduced to a variety of other characters who live in Boone Stop. There is the wealthy banker, Mr. Trowbridge, who is determined to keep the town under his control. There is also the town drunk, Old Man Gafferty, who is a source of both humor and sadness. And there are many other characters who play important roles in the story, each with their own unique struggles and dreams.Throughout the book, we see the town of Boone Stop change and evolve, as new businesses open and old ones close. We also see the characters grow and change, as they face challenges and learn important life lessons. Ultimately, Boone Stop is a story about the power of community and the strength of the human spirit, as the people of this small town come together to support each other through good times and bad.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.