Baynard Rush Hall
Frank Freeman’s Barber Shop is a novel written by Baynard Rush Hall and published in 1852. The story is set in the small town of W----, where Frank Freeman runs a popular barber shop that serves as a hub for the community. The novel follows the lives of the various characters who frequent the shop, including the town’s doctor, lawyer, and newspaper editor, as well as a range of working-class individuals.The book explores a range of themes, including race, class, and gender, and offers a window into the social and cultural dynamics of mid-19th century America. Through the interactions of the characters and the various subplots that unfold throughout the novel, Hall paints a vivid picture of life in a small town during this time period.At its core, Frank Freeman’s Barber Shop is a celebration of community and the power of human connection. It is a charming and engaging novel that offers readers a glimpse into a bygone era, while also speaking to timeless themes and concerns that continue to resonate today.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.
