Calumet K

Calumet K is a novel written by Henry Kitchell Webster. The story is set in the early 1900s in the American Midwest, specifically in the fictional town of Calumet, which is known for its thriving agricultural industry. The main character of the story is John Barkley, a successful farmer who owns a large plot of land in Calumet.Barkley is a respected member of the community and is often called upon to settle disputes between his fellow farmers. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he discovers that his neighbor, a wealthy landowner named Andrew Carnegie, is trying to force him off his land in order to expand his own holdings.Barkley refuses to give up his land and decides to fight back against Carnegie. He enlists the help of other farmers in the area and together they form a cooperative to protect their land and livelihoods. The cooperative, known as Calumet K, becomes a powerful force in the community and helps to bring about positive change for the farmers.Throughout the novel, the themes of community, cooperation, and perseverance are explored as the characters work together to overcome the challenges they face. The story also touches on issues of greed, corruption, and the struggle for power.Overall, Calumet K is a compelling tale of one man's fight to protect his land and the community that he loves. It is a classic American story that celebrates the strength and resilience of the human spirit.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.