Button's Inn

by Albion W. Tourgée

Button's Inn is a novel written by Albion W. Tourgee. The book revolves around the life of a young man named Button, who inherits an inn from his father. The inn is located in a small village in New England, and Button is determined to make it a success. However, he faces several challenges along the way, including financial difficulties, competition from other businesses, and personal conflicts. Despite these obstacles, Button remains committed to his dream and works tirelessly to make his inn a popular destination for travelers. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a wealthy businessman, a beautiful young woman, and a group of eccentric locals. Through their interactions, Button learns important lessons about love, friendship, and the power of perseverance. The book is a heartwarming and engaging tale that offers a glimpse into life in rural America during the late 19th century.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.

428 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1887

About the author

Albion Winegar Tourgée was an American soldier, lawyer, writer, politician, and diplomat. Wounded in the Civil War, he relocated to North Carolina afterward, where he became involved in Reconstruction activities. He served in the constitutional convention and later in the state legislature. A pioneer civil rights activist, he founded the National Citizens' Rights Association, and founded Bennett College as a normal school for freedmen in North Carolina (it has been a women's college since 1926).

Reviews

[Matthew · Rating 2 out of 5]

An odd, Romantic fiction story. Some Mystery. Some Mormonism. Some Melancholy. Definitely a product of Tourgee's Ohio Western Reserve in the 19th-century.