The Turmoil

The Turmoil is a novel written by Booth Tarkington, first published in 1915. It is the first book in a trilogy that includes The Magnificent Ambersons and The Midlander. The Turmoil is set in a fictional Midwestern city called ""Fort Wayne"" and follows the lives of two families, the Sheridans and the Vertrees, during a period of rapid industrialization and social change in America at the turn of the 20th century.The novel explores themes of love, ambition, greed, and the destructive effects of progress on traditional values. The story begins with the death of a wealthy businessman, J. A. Sheridan, and the subsequent struggle for control of his company and fortune. The Sheridan family is headed by his son, Bibbs, a sensitive and introspective young man who is ill-suited for the rough-and-tumble world of business. The Vertrees family is led by Buck, a brash and ambitious man who is determined to succeed at any cost.As the two families clash over business and personal matters, tensions rise and relationships are strained. Bibbs falls in love with Mary Vertrees, but their relationship is threatened by the rivalry between their families. Meanwhile, Buck's daughter, Augusta, becomes involved with a charming but unscrupulous businessman named Plowden, who is determined to exploit the turmoil for his own gain.The Turmoil is a vivid portrayal of a changing America, where old values are being replaced by new ones, and where the pursuit of wealth and power often comes at a great cost. Tarkington's writing is rich and evocative, capturing the sights, sounds, and emotions of a bygone era. The novel is a timeless classic that continues to resonate 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.