Mud Hollow: From Dust To Soul

By Simon Nelson Patten

Book Overview

Mud Hollow: From Dust To Soul is a novel written by Simon Nelson Patten and first published in 1922. The book tells the story of the residents of Mud Hollow, a small rural community in the United States. The story follows the lives of several characters, including farmers, merchants, and laborers, as they struggle to make a living in a changing world.At the heart of the story is the theme of progress and its impact on traditional ways of life. As the world around them changes, the people of Mud Hollow must adapt or be left behind. The novel explores the tension between the old and the new, and the struggle to find a balance between tradition and progress.The characters in the book are vividly drawn, each with their own unique personality and struggles. There is Ezra, the hard-working farmer who is determined to make a success of his farm despite the challenges he faces. There is also Rachel, the young schoolteacher who is torn between her love for Ezra and her desire for a more exciting life.Throughout the book, Patten paints a vivid picture of life in rural America in the early 20th century. He captures the struggles and triumphs of the people of Mud Hollow with compassion and insight, creating a rich and memorable portrait of a community on the brink of change.Overall, Mud Hollow: From Dust To Soul is a powerful and engaging novel that explores timeless themes of love, loss, and the struggle for survival in a changing world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of rural America.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437133746
• ISBN13: 9781437133745
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"