The Spirit Of Sweetwater

The Spirit of Sweetwater is a novel written by Hamlin Garland. The story takes place in the late 19th century in the small town of Sweetwater, located in the Midwest. The novel follows the life of a young woman named Marcia Ames, who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman in the town. Marcia is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to make her own way in life, despite the expectations of society.As the story progresses, Marcia falls in love with a young man named Tom Osborn, who is the son of a poor farmer. Despite their differences in social status, Marcia and Tom are deeply in love and plan to marry. However, their plans are disrupted when Marcia's father forbids her from marrying Tom, citing his lack of wealth and social standing as a reason.The novel explores themes of love, class, and societal expectations. It paints a vivid picture of life in a small Midwestern town during the late 19th century and provides a commentary on the cultural norms and expectations of the time.Overall, The Spirit of Sweetwater is a compelling and emotional novel that explores the complexities of love and society in a small town setting. It is a timeless tale 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.