most noteworthy book." Wilson's portrait of this immigrant community has been cited for its folkloric detail, such as the story of Andy McFee, who removed his shoes when not actually walking until "an able grand-daughter-in-law urged him not to misuse shoestrings with such extravagance." References External links 1923 American novels Pulitzer Prize for the Novel-winning works Western (genre) novels Novels set during the American Civil War American historical novels Novels set in Iowa Harper & Brothers books 1923 debut novels