Publisher's Synopsis
""A Knight of the Cumberland"" is a novel written by John Fox Jr. The story is set in the hills of Kentucky in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young man named John Burnham. John is a brave and honorable man who is determined to protect his family and his community from the dangers that lurk in the mountains. He becomes a knight of the Cumberland, a defender of justice and a champion of the oppressed.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and honor as John struggles to navigate the challenges of life in the mountains. He falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Mary Hamilton, but their relationship is threatened by the feud between their families. John also faces opposition from corrupt politicians and violent criminals who seek to exploit the people of the mountains.As John fights to uphold his ideals and protect his loved ones, he becomes a symbol of hope and inspiration for the people of the Cumberland. His bravery and selflessness inspire others to stand up for what is right and to fight for justice in their own lives.Overall, ""A Knight of the Cumberland"" is a powerful and moving novel that explores the complexities of life in the mountains and the enduring spirit of the people who call them home. It is a story of love, courage, and honor that will resonate with readers of all ages.Thereafter the Wild Dog was in town every day, and he behaved well until one Saturday he got drunk again, and this time, by a peculiar chance, it was Marston again who leaped on him, wrenched his pistol away, and put him in the calaboose. Again he paid his fine, promptly visited a blind Tiger, came back to town, emptied another pistol at Marston on sight and fled for the hills.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.
