His Own People

His Own People is a novel by Booth Tarkington that was first published in 1907. The story is set in a small town in Indiana and follows the life of young lawyer, John Ward. John is a man of high ideals and aspirations, but he is also a bit of a misfit in his own community. He is not content with the small-town life and longs for something more. As the story progresses, John meets and falls in love with a young woman named Alice Adams. Alice is also a bit of a misfit in her own right, and the two of them find solace in each other's company. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Alice comes from a wealthy family, while John is from a more humble background. As John and Alice navigate their relationship, they also face other challenges, including opposition from Alice's family and the pressures of small-town life. The novel explores themes of class, ambition, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. Overall, His Own People is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the complexities of life in early 20th century America. Tarkington's writing is engaging and insightful, and his characters are richly drawn and memorable. The novel is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature or social history.The following afternoon found him still in that enviable condition as he stood listening to the music on the Pincian Hill. He had it of rumor that the Fashion of Rome usually took a turn there before it went to tea, and he had it from the lady herself that Madame de Vaurigard would be there. Presently she came, reclining in a victoria, the harness of her horses flashing with gold in the sunshine.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.