The Story of Lawrence Garthe by Ellen Olney Kirk is a novel that tells the story of a young man named Lawrence Garthe. The book is set in the late 1800s and follows Lawrence's journey from a young boy growing up in a small New England town to a successful businessman in the city. The novel explores themes of family, love, ambition, and the pursuit of the American Dream.As a child, Lawrence is raised by his loving mother and stern father, who instill...