Place Called Estherville: A Novel

By: Erskine Caldwell

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Synopsis: A searing portrait of racism and violence in a small Southern town from thenational-bestselling author of God&’s Little Acre. When mixed-race brother and sister Ganus and Kathyanne Bazemore move to Estherville, a small Southern town, they&’re looking for a fresh start. They don&’t know anyone and nobody knows them, but they are two bright, attractive young people looking for work. It doesn&’t take long, however, before the two kids are subjected to the worst of the town&’s lust, brutality, and bigotry. A gripping story of the pre–civil rights era South, Place Called Estherville offers a candid glimpse of one of America&’s most troubling legacies. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Erskine Caldwell including rare photos and never-before-seen documents courtesy of the Dartmouth College Library.