Vandemark's Folly

Name: Vandemark's Folly
Author: Herbert Quick

By Herbert Quick

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A first-person narrator, long-established settler of a prairie township, undertakes to record local history and recounts a lifetime of varied adventures and community change. The narrative moves episodically through youthful jobs, sea voyages, odd quests, farm labors, comic and violent encounters, feuds, rescues, courtships, a prairie fire, and shifting family and social fortunes, blending personal memoir with sketches of pioneer life and the township's transformation.

About the Author

Herbert Quick

Herbert Quick was an American author known for his contributions to early 20th-century literature, particularly in the realm of fiction that blends humor and fantasy. His notable works include "Aladdin & Co.: A Romance of Yankee Magic," which showcases his imaginative storytelling and whimsical characters. Quick's writing often reflects a playful exploration of themes such as identity and adventure, as seen in titles like "Double Trouble; Or, Every Hero His Own Villain" and "Vandemark's Folly." His unique voice and inventive plots have earned him a place in the literary heritage of his time.