The Heart of the Hills

von John Fox Jr.

412 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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The Heart of the Hills is a novel written by John Fox Jr. The story is set in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky during the late 1800s. The main character, David Carrick, is a young man who has grown up in the mountains and has a deep connection to the land and the people who live there.David's life is turned upside down when he falls in love with a wealthy young woman named Lucy. Their love is forbidden, as Lucy's family disapproves of David's humble background. Despite the obstacles they face, David and Lucy are determined to be together.As the story unfolds, David becomes involved in a feud between two families in the mountains. He must navigate the dangerous and violent world of the feud while also trying to win the heart of Lucy.The Heart of the Hills is a classic tale of love and adventure set against the rugged backdrop of the Appalachian Mountains. It explores themes of class, family, and loyalty, and offers a vivid portrayal of life in the mountains during a time of great change. With its rich characters and vivid descriptions, this novel is sure to captivate readers of all ages.1912. The book begins: Twin spirals of blue smoke rose on either side of the spur, crept tendril-like up two dark ravines, and clearing the feathery green crests of the trees, drifted lazily on upward until, high above, they melted shyly together and into the haze that veiled the drowsy face of the mountain.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.

• Themen: Belletristik Historischer Roman
• ISBN: 9781417905874
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.04.2005
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC