This novel, set in the Kentucky mountains in the late 19th century, tells the story of a young lawyer’s quest for justice in the face of corruption and violence. The novel is a powerful and moving portrayal of the struggles and triumphs of ordinary people in a remote and often ...This novel, set in the Kentucky mountains in the late 19th century, tells the story of a young lawyer’s quest for justice in the face of corruption and violence. The novel is a powerful and moving portrayal of the struggles and triumphs of ordinary people in a remote and often overlooked part of America.
This book is a classic of American literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Appalachia. This work is in the “public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.