Windy McPherson's Son (1922)

Windy McPherson's Son is a novel by American author Sherwood Anderson, first published in 1922. The story follows the life of Sam McPherson, the son of the eccentric Windy McPherson, who is known for his wild and unpredictable behavior. Sam grows up in a small town in Ohio, where he struggles to find his place in the world and comes to terms with his father's legacy. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Calliope Marsh, and the two embark on a tumultuous relationship that is both passionate and destructive. Through Sam's experiences, Anderson explores themes of identity, family, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. The novel is written in Anderson's signature style, with vivid descriptions of small-town life and colorful characters that capture the essence of American rural culture in the early 20th century.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.