Vandemark's Folly: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Vandemark's Folly is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Quick, Herbert (1861–1925).
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"Vandemark's Folly" by Herbert Quick is a novel written in the early 20th century. It tells the story of Jacobus Teunis Vandemark, referred to as J.T. Vandemark, who reflects on his experiences as the first settler in Vandemark Township, Iowa. The narrative is a blend of personal history and the broader story of settlement in the American West, exploring themes of hardship, resilience, and community. At the start of the novel, J.T. Vandemark is introduced as a narrator tasked with writing the history of Vandemark Township. He describes his skepticism about a commercial history project and the deceptive agent trying to profit from local pride. Encouraged by his granddaughter Gertrude to continue his history, he reminisces about his beginnings, life under the influence of his cruel stepfather John Rucker, and his arduous childhood in factories. The beginning establishes Vandemark's identity and sets the stage for his journey, detailing the pivotal events that shaped his life as he navigates both personal challenges and the ongoing movement of settlers toward the West.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Vandemark's Folly
- Author credits: Quick, Herbert (1861–1925)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Frontier and pioneer life -- Iowa -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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