The Code Of The Mountains - Charles Neville Buck - Bog

""The Code of the Mountains"" is a novel written by Charles Neville Buck. The story is set in the Appalachian Mountains of the United States and follows the life of a young man named David Kildare. David is a proud and independent mountain man who lives by a strict code of honor, passed down to him by his ancestors. This code includes principles such as never backing down from a challenge, always keeping one's word, and never betraying one's friends or family.David's adherence to this code is tested when he falls in love with a wealthy and sophisticated woman from the city named Ruth Haverford. Ruth is fascinated by David's rugged lifestyle and tries to convince him to leave the mountains and start a new life with her in the city. David is torn between his love for Ruth and his loyalty to his family and the mountain way of life.As the story unfolds, David must navigate a series of challenges, including a bitter feud with a rival family, a dangerous encounter with a group of bandits, and a devastating flood that threatens his home and community. Through it all, David remains true to his code and ultimately finds a way to reconcile his love for Ruth with his commitment to his family and his heritage.""The Code of the Mountains"" is a timeless tale of love, honor, and loyalty set against the rugged backdrop of the Appalachian Mountains. It is a classic work of American literature that celebrates the strength and resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.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.