The Turmoil

In the first book of Booth Tarkington's "growth trilogy," a small midwestern town undergoes a dramatic transformation into a bustling industrial city. As the once-prosperous Vertrees family faces decline and displacement by the enterprising Sheridans, the relentless pursuit of growth and success exposes the underlying tragedies of ambition and change. Smoke, soot, and noise mark this story of progress, highlighting the complexities of prosperity in a rapidly evolving landscape.