A Hoosier Chronicle

A Hoosier Chronicle is a novel written by Meredith Nicholson, first published in 1912. It is a historical fiction that explores the life and times of the people of Indiana during the late 19th century. The story follows the life of John Shawnessy, a young lawyer who returns to his hometown of Thorpe in Indiana after studying law in the East. He becomes involved in the local politics and falls in love with a beautiful woman named Sylvia. The novel is divided into three parts, each representing a different phase in John's life. The first part deals with his return to Thorpe and his early struggles to establish himself as a lawyer. The second part revolves around John's political ambitions and his involvement in the state legislature. The final part deals with his personal life and his relationship with Sylvia.Throughout the book, Nicholson portrays the social and political changes that were taking place in Indiana during the late 19th century. He also explores the themes of love, ambition, and the struggle for personal and professional success. The novel offers a vivid and detailed picture of life in Indiana during this period and provides an insight into the challenges faced by the people of the state. Overall, A Hoosier Chronicle is a captivating novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of Indiana. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the state or in the development of American society during the late 19th century.1912. Considered by many to be his best work, the novel examines Indiana society and politics at the turn of the century. The book begins: Sylvia was reading in her grandfather's library when the bell tinkled. Professor Kelton had few callers, and as there was never any certainty that the maid-of-all-work would trouble herself to answer, Sylvia put down her book and went to the door. Very likely it was a student or a member of the faculty, and as her grandfather was not at home Sylvia was quite sure that the interruption would be the briefest.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.