The Trail of the Lonesome Pine by Jr. John Fox
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| Author | Fox, John, Jr., 1862-1919 |
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| Title | The Trail of the Lonesome Pine |
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| Summary | "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine" by John Fox, Jr. is a novel written in the early 20th century. It delves into the lives of the rugged inhabitants of the Appalachian Mountains, exploring themes of isolation, cultural clashes, and the intricacies of human relationships against a backdrop of nature's beauty and challenges. The main characters introduced in the opening include a curious young girl named June and a fisherman named John Hale, both of whom are poised to become entwined in the story's larger narrative. The beginning of the novel sets the stage in the Appalachian wilderness, as June climbs a mountain to witness the smoke from a nearby development, driven by tales of mysterious technology and change brought by outsiders. Her adventurous spirit leads her to observe John Hale, an unfamiliar man on horseback, fishing in a stream. Their encounter is brief and fraught with tension, accentuated by the presence of June's protective father, Judd, who appears just as Hale's interest in the girl becomes apparent. As the story unfolds, we see the complexities of life in Lonesome Cove, marked by family feuds, the longing for connection, and the encroaching modern world, all of which create a rich tapestry for the characters to navigate. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Cumberland Mountains -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5122 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 211 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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