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""A President Is Born"" is a compelling fictional biography that traces the early life and moral development of David Schuyler, a boy born to an immigrant family in rural Ohio who is destined for the highest office in the land. Author Fannie Hurst meticulously crafts a narrative that is both a sprawling family saga and a profound exploration of the American spirit. Through the eyes of the Schuyler family, readers witness the grit, ambition, and communal bonds of Midwestern farm life that forge a future leader's character. The novel captures the essence of the Bildungsroman, focusing on David's education, his deep connection to the soil, and the influential figures within his large family circle. Hurst's descriptive prowess brings to life the sights and sounds of the American heartland at the turn of the century, offering a window into the socio-economic landscape that defined an era. ""A President Is Born"" stands as a significant work of early 20th-century literature, examining how heritage, environment, and personal integrity converge to create a statesman. It remains a timeless story of potential and the enduring promise of the American dream. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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