Act Of God (1907)

Act of God is a novel written by Robert Elliott in 1907. The book is set in the early 20th century and tells the story of a young man named Tom who is struggling to find his place in the world. Tom is a farmer's son who dreams of becoming a lawyer, but his father wants him to stay on the farm and work the land. One day, a massive tornado hits Tom's town, destroying everything in its path. The disaster forces Tom to confront his own mortality and reevaluate his priorities in life. He begins to see that there is more to life than just material success and decides to follow his dreams of becoming a lawyer.Act of God is a story about resilience, perseverance, and the power of nature. It explores themes of family, ambition, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. The novel is a classic example of early 20th-century American literature and remains a popular read for those interested in historical fiction.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.