Button's Inn (1887)

Button's Inn is a novel written by Albion W. Tourgee in 1887. The story takes place in the fictional town of Buttonville, which is situated in the rural countryside of New York. The novel revolves around the protagonist, David Button, who is the owner of a small inn located in the town. David is a hardworking and honest man who is respected by the people of the town.The story begins with David inheriting the inn from his father, who has recently passed away. David is determined to make the inn a success and works tirelessly to improve the business. However, he faces several challenges along the way, including financial difficulties and competition from other inns in the area.As the story progresses, David's life becomes intertwined with that of the other residents of Buttonville. He falls in love with a local schoolteacher named Mary, and they eventually get married. David also becomes involved in the town's politics and helps to resolve a dispute between two rival factions.Button's Inn is a heartwarming story that explores themes of hard work, perseverance, and community. Tourgee's writing style is simple and straightforward, making the novel an easy and enjoyable read. The book provides a glimpse into life in rural America during the late 19th century, and it is a must-read for anyone interested in American history and literature.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.