Rose Of Dutcher's Coolly (1899)

Set in late 19th-century rural Wisconsin, the novel follows Rose, a determined young woman striving for a better life amid poverty and social inequality. Her journey highlights the struggles against class and gender constraints, providing a poignant reflection on self-determination. Hamlin Garland vividly depicts the challenges of rural American life during a transformative era. Recognized as a significant work in American literature, this reprint preserves the cultural importance and historical context of the original text.