"The White Flag" is a powerful drama of social morality and personal integrity set in the small, turn-of-the-century American town of Ashwater. Written by the celebrated author Gene Stratton-Porter, this novel explores the intricate dynamics of class, power, and the enduring quest for purity in a community often blinded by hypocrisy and wealth. The story follows Mahala Spellman, a young woman of grace and virtue, whose life becomes entangled with the contrasting fortunes of two men: the wealthy, arrogant Junior Moreland ...
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"The White Flag" is a powerful drama of social morality and personal integrity set in the small, turn-of-the-century American town of Ashwater. Written by the celebrated author Gene Stratton-Porter, this novel explores the intricate dynamics of class, power, and the enduring quest for purity in a community often blinded by hypocrisy and wealth. The story follows Mahala Spellman, a young woman of grace and virtue, whose life becomes entangled with the contrasting fortunes of two men: the wealthy, arrogant Junior Moreland and the hardworking, humble Jason Peters. As the characters navigate the rigid social structures of their time, the "white flag"-a symbol of cleanliness and moral rectitude-serves as a poignant reminder of the standards to which they are held. Porter masterfully weaves a tale of secret sins, family honor, and the eventual triumph of truth over deception. Rich in atmosphere and populated with vivid characters, "The White Flag" offers a compelling critique of societal double standards while celebrating the resilience of the human spirit. It remains a significant work in Stratton-Porter's bibliography, showcasing her ability to blend romantic sentiment with deep-seated ethical questions and a keen observation of human nature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Add this copy of The White Flag to cart. $14.04, good condition, Sold by John C. Newland rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cheltenham, Glos., UNITED KINGDOM, published 1923 by John Murray.
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Used-Good. Good hardback (no dust jacket) A few spots of foxing; binding tight; grey cloth a little stained on boards & faded on spine; spine a little worn at head & foot.
Add this copy of The White Flag to cart. $24.04, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2019 by Indoeuropeanpublishing.com.
Add this copy of The White Flag to cart. $25.00, very good condition, Sold by Novel Ideas Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Decatur, IL, UNITED STATES, published 1923 by Grosset & Dunlap.
Add this copy of The White Flag to cart. $28.72, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2025 by Anson Street Press.
Add this copy of The White Flag to cart. $32.00, very good condition, Sold by Row by Row Bookshop rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Sugar Grove, NC, UNITED STATES, published 1980 by Aeonian Press.
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Near Fine. No Dust Jacket. A Near Fine copy in green cloth lettered and decorated in gold. One of 350 copies in this limited edition. No date, but estimated c.1980. No dust jacket, perhaps as issued.
Add this copy of The White Flag to cart. $32.44, good condition, Sold by Gene W. Baade Books on West rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Renton, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1923 by Grosset & Dunlap.
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Good in Fair jacket. G & D reprint, no exact date of publishing as 1923 probably isn't the G & G year. Gray cloth. 483pp plus publisher's ads. Botanical patterned endpapers. Color frontispiece. Slight wear to cloth near front tip at bottom edges of the covers. VG-thus. The dj has the front panel separated from the backstrip and reinforced with old tape to back panel with some loss at edges. It still looks good under the protector but is only "fair."
Add this copy of The White Flag to cart. $33.01, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2026 by Tradd Street Press.
Add this copy of The White Flag to cart. $36.12, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2019 by Indoeuropeanpublishing.com.
Add this copy of The White Flag to cart. $38.16, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2025 by Anson Street Press.
Add this copy of The White Flag to cart. $43.31, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2026 by Tradd Street Press.
