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Hamlin Garland’s memoir gives readers a vivid portrait of his upbringing on a Wisconsin farm during the 1860s. The narrative traces his early life, the rural surroundings that shaped his worldview, and the formative experiences that propelled him to literary prominence. As both an autobiographer and a noted American author, Garland offers insight into frontier and pioneer life in the middle and northwestern United States, illuminating the era’s cultural and social dynamics.
First publish date: 1917
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Hamlin Garland
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