Bøger af Charles Neville Buck

"The Call of the Cumberlands" is a unique by using Charles Neville Buck that captures the essence of the rugged Appalachian region for the duration of the early 20th century. Published in 1913, the tale unfolds in opposition to the backdrop of the Cumberland Mountains, exploring the lives of the mountain people and the challenges they face inside the midst of social exchange. The narrative revolves round Judd Lackland, a younger man who returns to his homeland inside the Cumberlands after receiving a schooling. Judd becomes a bridge between the conventional ways of the mountain people and the influences of the outside global. As development encroaches upon the isolated network, Judd grapples along with his loyalty to his roots and his aspirations for a brighter future. Charles Neville Buck skillfully depicts the splendor and harshness of the Cumberland Mountains, the use of the panorama as a metaphor for the resilience of its humans. The novel delves into issues of cultural clash, the impact of modernization, and the long-lasting energy of historical past. Buck's work is each a party of Appalachian culture and a mirrored image on the tensions between subculture and progress, making "The Call of the Cumberlands" a timeless exploration of the human spirit in the face of exchange.

The Roof Tree is a novel written by Charles Neville Buck. It tells the story of a young woman named Nancy Culver who lives in a small town in New England. Nancy is a strong-willed and independent woman who dreams of leaving her small town and making a life for herself in the big city.However, her plans are put on hold when she falls in love with a local man named Jack. Jack is a carpenter who is known for his skill in building houses with strong and sturdy roof trees. Nancy and Jack's love story is complicated by the fact that Jack is already engaged to another woman.As Nancy struggles to come to terms with her feelings for Jack and the reality of his engagement, she also has to deal with the challenges of life in a small town. She faces gossip and judgment from her neighbors, and she must navigate the complicated social dynamics of a tight-knit community.Throughout the novel, Buck explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for independence. He also provides a vivid portrait of life in a small New England town at the turn of the 20th century. The Roof Tree is a timeless tale of love and self-discovery that will resonate with readers of all ages.1921. Author, cartoonist, journalist. Though Buck wrote various kinds of novels, his most famous writings are those in which he drew upon his own background and experiences in law and/or the Kentucky mountains. Buck formulated his themes by using revenge, romance, and struggles with the law amongst his characters. The Roof Tree begins: Between the smoke-darkened walls of the mountain cabin still murmured the last echoes of the pistol�������s bellowing, and it seemed a voice of everlasting duration to the shock-sickened nerves of those within. First it had thundered with the deafening exaggeration of confined space, then its echo had beaten against the clay-chink wall timbers and rolled upward to the rafters. Now, dwindled to a ghostly whisper, it lingered and persisted. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

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The Tempering, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

The Tempering by Charles Neville Buck is a novel set in the early 1900s in the United States. The story follows the life of a young man named Johnnie, who is sent to live with his uncle after his father dies. Johnnie's uncle is a blacksmith, and Johnnie soon becomes his apprentice. Through his work with his uncle, Johnnie learns the value of hard work and the importance of integrity.As Johnnie grows older, he becomes involved in a love triangle with two women, one of whom is engaged to another man. The situation becomes complicated when Johnnie's uncle is accused of a crime he did not commit, and Johnnie must use his newfound skills and knowledge to prove his uncle's innocence.Throughout the book, Buck explores themes of love, loyalty, and justice. He also provides vivid descriptions of life in early 20th century America, including the challenges faced by working-class families and the social norms of the time.Overall, The Tempering is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into a bygone era while also exploring timeless themes that are still relevant today.1920. The book begins: Nothin; don�������t nuver come ter pass hyarabouts! The boy perched disconsolately on the rotting fence threw forth his lament aloud to the laurelled silences of the mountain sides and the emptiness of space. Every doggone day�������s jest identical with all ther balance-save only thet hit�������s wuss! He sat with his back turned on the only signs of human life within the circle of his vision; unless one called the twisting creek-bed at his front, which served that pocket of the Kentucky Cumberlands as a highway, a human manifestation. There behind him a log-cabin breathed smokily through its mud-daubed chimney; a pioneer habitation in every crude line and characteristic. On the door hung, drying, the odorous pelt of a varmint. Against the wall leaned a rickety spinning wheel.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.

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The Portal of Dreams by Charles Neville Buck is a novel that takes the reader on a journey through time and space, exploring the mysteries of the human mind and the power of dreams. The story follows the life of a man named John Adams, who discovers a strange portal that allows him to enter into the dreams of others. As he delves deeper into this surreal world, he encounters a cast of characters that challenge his perceptions of reality and force him to confront his deepest fears and desires.The novel is a blend of science fiction, fantasy, and psychological thriller, with elements of romance and mystery woven throughout. The author's vivid descriptions of dreamscapes and otherworldly realms create a vivid and immersive reading experience, while the complex characters and intricate plot keep the reader engaged and guessing until the very end.The Portal of Dreams is a thought-provoking exploration of the human psyche and the power of imagination, and is a must-read for fans of mind-bending fiction and surreal storytelling.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.

"When Bear Cat Went Dry" from Charles Neville Buck. Cartoonist and editorial writer (1879-1930).

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A creaking complaint of loose and rattling boards rose under the old mountaineer's brogans as he stepped from the threshold to the porch. His eyes, searching the wooded mountain-side, held at first only that penetration which born woodsmen share with the hawk and ferret, but presently they kindled into irascibility as well. He raised his voice in a loud whoop that went skittering off across the rocky creek bed where Little Slippery crawled along to feed the trickle of Big Slippery ten miles below, and the volume of sound broke into a splintering of echoes against the forested crags of the Old Wilderness Ridges.

The Key To Yesterday is a novel written by Charles Neville Buck. The book is set in the early 1900s and follows the story of a man named John Rawn, who is a wealthy businessman living in New York City. John is haunted by a tragic event from his past and is desperate to find a way to change the course of his life. One day, John discovers a mysterious key that unlocks a door to the past. He finds himself transported back in time to the year 1861, just before the start of the American Civil War. John is shocked to find that he has taken on the identity of his great-grandfather, who was a Confederate soldier.As he navigates this new world, John must come to terms with the harsh realities of war and the racism that was prevalent at the time. He also meets and falls in love with a woman named Mary, who is a slave on a plantation. As John struggles to find a way back to his own time, he must also confront the mistakes of his past and make difficult choices about his future. The Key To Yesterday is a gripping tale of time travel, love, and redemption that explores the complexities of human nature and the power of second chances.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.

Close to the serried backbone of the Cumberland ridge through a sky of mountain clarity, the sun seemed hesitating before its descent to the horizon. The sugar-loaf cone that towered above a creek called Misery was pointed and edged with emerald tracery where the loftiest timber thrust up its crest plumes into the sun.

This morning the boy from the forks of Troublesome Creek had back his name once more. It was not a distinguished name, nor one to be flaunted in pride of race or achievement. On the contrary, it was a synonym for violent law-breaking and in the homely parlance of the Cumberland ridges, where certain infractions are condoned, it stood for "pizen meanness." Generations of Spooners before him had taken up the surname and carried it like runners in a relay race-often into evil ways. Many had laid down their lives and name with abruptness and violence.

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The Battle Cry is a historical novel written by Charles Neville Buck and first published in 1914. Set during the American Civil War, the book follows the story of a young soldier named Johnnie Gray, who enlists in the Union Army to fight for his country. As Johnnie experiences the horrors of war, he struggles to maintain his sense of duty and honor in the face of death and destruction.The novel is a vivid portrayal of the Civil War era, depicting the battles, politics, and personal struggles of the soldiers who fought in the conflict. It explores themes of loyalty, courage, and sacrifice, as well as the devastating impact of war on individuals and society as a whole.Throughout the book, Buck weaves a compelling narrative that captures the reader's imagination and brings to life the sights, sounds, and emotions of the Civil War. The Battle Cry is a powerful and moving tribute to the soldiers who fought and died for their country, and a timeless reminder of the human cost of war.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.

They were types in embryo, but of course they did not know it. No more would a grain of wheat and a poppy seed dropping side-by-side in a fallow place reflect upon their destinies, though one might typify a working world's dependence for bread; the other a dreaming world's reliance for opium. They were a boy and a girl stepping artlessly into the wide chances of a brand-new and vastly interesting adolescence. Just now her young eyes were provocative with the starry light of mischief.

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Excerpt-At the far edge lay a pair of saddlebags, such as form the only practical equipment for mountain travelers. They were ordinary saddlebags, made from the undressed hide of a brindle cow, and they were fat with tight packing. A pair of saddlebags lying unclaimed at the roadside would in themselves challenge curiosity. But in this instance they gave only the prefatory note to a stranger story. Near them lay a tin box, littered with small and unfamiliar-looking tubes of soft metal, all grotesquely twisted and stained, and beside the box was a strangely shaped plaque of wood, smeared with a dozen hues. For more eBooks visit www.kartindo.com

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The picture seen through the open door, had there been any to see, was almost as motionless as a tableau, and it was a starkly grim one, with murky shadows against a fitful light. A ray of the setting sun forced its inquisitive way inward upon the semi-darkness of the interior. A red wavering from the open hearth, where supper preparations had been going forward, threw unsteady patches of fire reflection outward. In the pervading smell of dead smoke from a blackened chimney hung the more pungent sharpness of freshly burned gun-powder, and the man standing near the door gazed downward, with a dazed stare, at the floor by his feet, where lay the pistol which gave forth that acrid stench.

The doctor was so small and frail that his narrow face was rescued from inconsequence only by a trimly cropped Van-Dyck with a dignified sprinkling of gray. I always felt that, should I ever see him in a bathing suit, I would have to seek a new physician. I could never again think of him as sufficiently grown-up to practise an adult vocation. Yet when the doctor spoke his mentality issued out of its small habitation of flesh and expanded to commanding proportion.

"When a feller an' a gal washes their hands in the same basin at the same time, it's a tol'able good sign they won't git married this year." The oracle spoke through the bearded lips of a farmer perched on the top step of his cabin porch. The while he construed omens, a setter pup industriously gnawed at his boot-heels. The girl was bending forward, her fingers spread in a tin basin, as the man at her elbow poured water slowly from a gourd-dipper. Heaped, in disorder against the cabin wall, lay their red hunting-coats, crops, and riding gauntlets.

The palings of the grandstand inclosure creaked in protest under the pressure. The shadows of forward-surging men wavered far out across the track. A smother of ondriving dust broke, hurricane-like, around the last turn, sweeping before it into the straightaway a struggling mass of horse-flesh and a confusion of stable-colors. Back to the right, the grandstand came to its feet, bellowing in a madman's chorus.

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