The Turmoil

The Turmoil is a novel written by Booth Tarkington, first published in 1915. The story is set in a fictional Midwestern city called ''Gibraltar'' during the early 1900s. The novel follows the lives of two families, the Sheridans and the Vertrees, who are both prominent members of the community.The Sheridans are a wealthy family who made their fortune in the oil industry. The family patriarch, J. Sheridan, is a ruthless businessman who will stop at nothing to maintain his power and wealth. His son, Bibbs, is a sensitive and artistic young man who struggles to find his place in the world.The Vertrees, on the other hand, are a more traditional family who value family and community above all else. Their son, Roscoe, is a successful businessman who is married to Bibbs’ sister, Mary.The novel explores the tension between these two families as they navigate the changing social and economic landscape of early 20th century America. It also delves into themes of love, ambition, and the pursuit of happiness.Overall, The Turmoil is a compelling and insightful novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of people during a pivotal moment in American history. It is a timeless tale that still resonates with readers today.We must Grow! We must be Big! We must be Bigger! Bigness means Money! And the thing began to happen; their longing became a mighty Will. We must be Bigger! Bigger! Bigger! Get people here! Coax them here! Bribe them! Swindle them into coming, if you must, but get them! Shout them into coming! Deafen them into coming!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.