Boone Stop (1918)

Boone Stop is a novel written by Homer Croy and published in 1918. The story takes place in a small town called Boone Stop, located in the Midwest. The main character is a young man named Jim Kendall who returns to his hometown after serving in the military during World War I. Upon his return, Jim finds that Boone Stop has changed significantly. The town is no longer the idyllic place he remembers from his childhood. Instead, it has become a hub for bootlegging and other illegal activities. Jim becomes determined to clean up the town and restore it to its former glory. As Jim works to rid Boone Stop of its criminal element, he becomes involved with a young woman named Mary. Together, they navigate the challenges of small-town life and work to make a better future for themselves and their community. Boone Stop is a heartwarming story about love, perseverance, and the power of community. It offers a glimpse into small-town life in America during the early 20th century and explores themes of morality, justice, and the importance of standing up for what is right.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.