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Edward Eggleston (1837–1902) was an American historian and novelist known for his realistic portrayal of frontier life in Indiana. Born on December 10, 1837, in Vevay, Indiana, Eggleston's upbringing deeply influenced his literary career, wherein he developed a knack for capturing the vernacular and conditions of the American Midwest of his time. Although Eggleston trained for the Methodist minist...