The Kentuckians - John Fox - Bog

""The Kentuckians"" is a novel written by John Fox and first published in 1898. The story is set in the rural hills of Kentucky and follows the lives of two families, the Hargises and the Honeycutts, who have been feuding for generations. The novel explores themes of family loyalty, revenge, and the consequences of violence.The Hargises are a wealthy and influential family who have always had the upper hand in the feud. They are led by Colonel Tom Hargis, a proud and stubborn man who will stop at nothing to protect his family's honor. The Honeycutts, on the other hand, are a poor family who have suffered at the hands of the Hargises for years. They are led by Buck, a young and hot-headed man who is determined to avenge his family's honor.The novel follows the two families as they clash over land, money, and love. Along the way, we meet a cast of colorful characters, including a young woman named Sally Ann, who is caught in the middle of the feud, and a mysterious stranger who arrives in town and threatens to upset the delicate balance of power.As the tension between the two families reaches a boiling point, the novel builds to a dramatic and violent climax. ""The Kentuckians"" is a gripping tale of love, honor, and revenge that offers a vivid portrait of life in rural Kentucky at the turn of the 20th century.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.