The Land They Possessed by Breneman, Mary Worthy Format: PaperbackPublished by South Dakota Committee On the Humanities, 1991 The main plot revolves around the clash of cultures between established Anglo-American settlers and newly arriving immigrants. The Ward family and their peers view the Germans from Russia—who are heavily settling the area—as complete outsiders. As Michal matures, she finds herself caught between her community's rigid standards, her family's deep-seated prejudices against the immigrant population, and her own evolving personal values. The novel details her growth, independent spirit, and eventual romantic entanglement that directly challenges the social boundaries of the prairie town.Product image is for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product offered for sale.
