Crittenden a Kentucky Story of Love and War - John Fox - Bog

Crittenden: A Kentucky Story of Love and War is a historical fiction novel written by John Fox Jr. The book is set in the mid-19th century and tells the story of a family from Kentucky during the American Civil War. The main character, Judge Crittenden, is a respected member of the community who is torn between his loyalty to the Union and his love for his Southern roots.The novel explores themes of family, loyalty, and patriotism as the Crittenden family struggles to navigate the turbulent times of the Civil War. The story is set against the backdrop of the Battle of Perryville, one of the bloodiest battles of the war, and follows the family's experiences as they deal with the aftermath of the conflict.Throughout the book, Fox Jr. paints a vivid picture of life in Kentucky during the Civil War, highlighting the struggles and hardships faced by both Union and Confederate sympathizers. The novel also delves into the complex relationships between family members and the ways in which the war affected these relationships.Overall, Crittenden: A Kentucky Story of Love and War is a well-crafted historical fiction novel that offers a unique perspective on the Civil War and its impact on the people of Kentucky. It is a compelling read for anyone interested in American history or the human experience during times of conflict.1911. War correspondent and author, Fox wrote 14 novels and 45 short stories. The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come is his best-known and best-selling book. Crittenden begins: Day breaking on the edge of the Bluegrass and birds singing the dawn in. Ten minutes swiftly along the sunrise and the world is changed: from nervous exaltation of atmosphere to an air of balm and peace; from grim hills to the rolling sweep of green slopes; from a high mist of thin verdure to low wind-shaken banners of young leaves; from giant poplar to white ash and sugar-tree; from log-cabin to homesteads of brick and stone; from wood-thrush to meadowlark; rhododendron to bluegrass; from mountain to lowland, Crittenden was passing home. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.