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Dogtown Common is a novel written by Percy Mackaye that is set in the early 1800s in the small town of Dogtown, Massachusetts. The story follows the lives of several residents of the town, including the widow Hannah Rogerson, who is struggling to make ends meet after her husband's death; the young orphan boy, Peter, who is taken in by Hannah and becomes her helper; and the wealthy merchant, John Talcott, who is determined to take over the town and turn it into a bustling port.As the story unfolds, tensions rise between the townspeople and Talcott, who is seen as a threat to their way of life. Meanwhile, Hannah and Peter form a strong bond, and Hannah begins to see Peter as a son. However, their idyllic life is threatened when Talcott sets his sights on Hannah's land, which he believes is crucial to his plans for the town.As the conflict between Hannah and Talcott reaches a boiling point, the townspeople must come together to defend their way of life and protect their beloved Dogtown Common. The novel is a stirring tale of community, resilience, and the power of ordinary people to stand up against those who would seek to exploit them.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.