Bodbank is a novel written by American author Richard Washburn Child. The book was first published in 1938 and is set in the fictional town of Bodbank, Massachusetts. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Johnnie who returns to his hometown after a long absence. Johnnie finds that the town has changed significantly since he left and is now controlled by a wealthy businessman named Mr. Bode. Bode has a stranglehold on the town's economy and is feared by the townspeople.As Johnnie tries to adjust to life in Bodbank, he becomes involved in a series of events that lead to a confrontation with Bode. Along the way, he meets a woman named Betty who becomes his love interest. The book explores themes of power, corruption, and the struggle for individual freedom in a small town.Overall, Bodbank is a classic American novel that offers a glimpse into small-town life in the early 20th century. It is a story about the human condition and the struggle for personal autonomy in the face of powerful forces.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.
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