"Other Main Roads" is a collection of short stories by the famous American writer Hamlin Garland. In these stories, the author reflects the life of ordinary peasants and farmers of the Southwest of the United States. The book is a selection of realistic works that tell about the difficulty of work on the land, moral conflicts, inner feelings and life dramas of immigrants. Each story reveals to the reader the world of strife and trials that the heroes faced in the realities of farm life. Deep thoughts, subtle psychology of the characters and bright images make this book a beautiful reflection of the life of the American commoner at the end of the 19th century. "Other Main Roads" is a work that has become a classic of American literature, retaining its relevance and significance to this day.