This book-collection file includes: Christmas Eve on Lonesome and Other Stories, Crittenden, Cumberland Vendetta, The Heart of the Hills, Hell Fer Sartain and Other Stories, In Happy Valley, A Knight of the Cumberland, The Last Stetson, The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come, a Mountain Europa, and The Trail of the Lonesome Pine. According to Wikipedia: "Born in Stony Point, Kentucky to John William Fox, Sr., and Minerva Worth Carr, Fox studied English at Harvard University... After working f...

Classic western. According to Wikipedia: "Born in Stony Point, Kentucky to John William Fox, Sr., and Minerva Worth Carr, Fox studied English at Harvard University. He graduated in 1883 before becoming a reporter in New York City. After working for both New York Times and the New York Sun, he published a successful serialization of his first novel, A Mountain Europa, in Century magazine in 1892. Two moderately successful short story collections followed, as well as his first conventional n...

The novel is set in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky and Virginia and tells the story of the feud between two families, the Tollivers and the Falins, against the backdrop of the changing landscape of the region.The story revolves around the romance between John Hale, an engineer from the East, and June Tolliver, a spirited mountain girl. Their love story becomes entangled in the longstanding and violent feud between the two families. The novel explores themes of love, conflict, and th...

Anthropologist John Fox sets off on a worldwide adventure to thefarthest reaches of the globe and the deepest recesses of our ancientpast to answer a question inspired by his sports-loving son:"Why do we play ball?"From Mexican jungles to the small-town gridirons of Ohio, frommedieval villages and royal courts to modern soccer pitches andbaseball parks, The Ball explores the little-known origins ofour favorite sports across the centuries, and traces how a simpleinv...

The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine by John Fox, Jr.

In "A Knight of the Cumberland," the story is set in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky and Tennessee. The novel follows the life and adventures of Benham Lockwood, a young and idealistic attorney from the North who comes to the rural South to practice law. He becomes deeply involved in the lives and conflicts of the mountain people, particularly the feud between two families, the Falins and the Callaways.The novel explores themes of love, honor, justice, and the clash of cultures betwe...

The stories in this collection offer glimpses into the lives, customs, and landscapes of the Appalachian people. They often focus on themes of rural life, love, honor, and the challenges faced by individuals living in the rugged and isolated Appalachian mountains.One of the most famous stories in the collection is "Hell Fer Sartain," which tells the tale of a man's journey to rescue his beloved from a group of outlaws. This story is noted for its regional dialect and vivid portrayal of the...

"A Mountain Europa" is a romantic and adventure-filled story set in the mountains of eastern Kentucky. The novel explores themes of love, honor, and social class in the context of Appalachian culture. It tells the story of Will Harris, a young man from the mountains, and Diana, a woman from a higher social class visiting the area.The novel delves into the cultural clash and romantic tension that arises when Diana and Will fall in love, despite the social differences that separate them. Joh...

The novella "A Cumberland Vendetta" is set in the mountains of Kentucky and explores themes of feuds, justice, and family honor. The plot revolves around a long-standing blood feud between two families, the Falins and the Harks, which has resulted in violence and tragedy for generations.The story focuses on the characters of Johnse Hatfield, a young man from the Hatfield family, and Rose Ann McCoy, a young woman from the McCoy family. Despite the ongoing feud between their families, Johnse...

Rome's father was killed in a feud, and Rome has been raised by his grandfather, Gabe Stetson. Gabe is a proud and independent man, and he has taught Rome the importance of family honor and the code of the mountains.One day, a group of strangers comes to town. They are led by a man named Jasper Lewallen, who claims to be a relative of the Stetsons. Jasper is a handsome and charismatic man, and he quickly wins over the townspeople.However, Rome is suspicious of Jasper. He believes that Jasp...

The story follows the life of Chadwick Buford, a young orphan boy who is taken in by a mountain man named "Uncle" Jesse, and grows up in the rural and remote areas of Kentucky. As he matures, Chad becomes known for his skills as a shepherd and his deep connection to the land. However, as the Civil War looms, Chad must grapple with divided loyalties as he is torn between his love for the Kentucky hills and the call to serve his country.The novel explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the...

The novel explores the culture, traditions, and struggles of the people living in the Appalachian Mountains, particularly in the state of Kentucky. It tells the story of the Hale family, who reside in the remote hills of Kentucky, and the challenges they face, including the impact of modernization and social change on their way of life.John Fox, Jr. was a prominent author of regional fiction, and his works often focused on the Appalachian region. "The Heart of the Hills" is a reflection of...