A Hoosier holiday by Theodore Dreiser
"A Hoosier Holiday" by Theodore Dreiser is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's journey back to his native Indiana, accompanied by an illustrator named Franklin. In this work, Dreiser reflects on his memories, childhood experiences, and the landscape of Indiana, expressing a deep nostalgia for his roots and the simple American life. At the start of the book, Dreiser shares the catalyst for hisjourney — a chance encounter with Franklin, who suggests a road trip to Indiana. The narrative unfolds with Dreiser reminiscing about his early years in various towns across Indiana, including Terre Haute and Warsaw, while detailing their modest circumstances and rich experiences. The opening chapters set the tone for a reflective journey filled with personal anecdotes, insights on rural life, and observations about the changing American landscape, hinting at the broader themes of nostalgia and the complexity of revisiting one’s past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Dreiser, Theodore, 1871-1945 |
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| Illustrator | Booth, Franklin, 1874-1948 |
| LoC No. | 16023068 |
| Title | A Hoosier holiday |
| Original Publication | United States: John Lane Company, 1916. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Emmanuel Ackerman, KD Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| Subject | New York (State) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Pennsylvania -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Ohio -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Dreiser, Theodore, 1871-1945 -- Travel |
| Subject | Booth, Franklin, 1874-1948 -- Travel |
| Subject | Indiana -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 70269 |
| Release Date | Mar 12, 2023 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 5, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 130 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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