The Kentucky Ranger by Edward T. Curnick

"The Kentucky Ranger" by Edward T. Curnick is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the life of Jasper Very, a prominent early pioneer preacher in Kentucky, as he navigates the challenges of his faith, community, and the tumultuous environment of the backwoods during a time of moral struggle. The opening of the narrative effectively sets the scene for the central character's journey. We are introduced to Jasper Very, who is depicted as a tall, strong backwoods preacher, characterized by his firm yet kind demeanor. The story begins with a humorous encounter where Jasper is mocked by a group of young people returning from a camp meeting; this sets the tone for his struggles against mockery and moral degradation in a community often plagued by vice. As we learn about his upbringing in a harsh environment called Rogues' Harbor, the groundwork for his transformation and subsequent efforts to uplift his community is laid. The text beautifully weaves elements of faith, morality, and the social challenges of the time, hinting at the deep themes that will be explored throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Curnick, Edward T.
Title The Kentucky Ranger
Credits Produced by David Garcia and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Kentuckiana Digital Library)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Christian fiction
Subject Kentucky -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 20622
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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