Publisher's Synopsis
""The Kentuckians"" is a novel written by John Fox and published in 1898. The story is set in the backwoods of Kentucky in the mid-19th century and follows the lives of two families, the Hargraves and the Honeycutts. The Hargraves are a wealthy family who have come to Kentucky from Virginia, while the Honeycutts are poor and have lived in the area for generations. The two families are brought together when the Hargraves' son, Jack, falls in love with the Honeycutts' daughter, Sally. The novel explores themes of class, race, and gender in the context of the rural South. It depicts the tensions between the wealthy and poor, white and black, and male and female characters, and shows how these tensions play out in the lives of the Hargraves and Honeycutts. The novel also portrays the beauty and harshness of life in the Kentucky wilderness, and the struggles of those who call it home. Overall, ""The Kentuckians"" is a poignant and insightful work of fiction that provides a window into a bygone era and a unique culture. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Southern literature, American history, or the human condition.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.
