The Call of the Cumberlands

The Call of the Cumberlands is a novel written by Charles Neville Buck. It is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a young man named Shan Holloway who lives in the remote and rugged region of the Cumberlands in Kentucky. Shan is a simple and hardworking man who is deeply connected to the land and the people who live there. He is also deeply in love with his childhood sweetheart, Melissa, who is the daughter of a wealthy landowner.The novel explores the themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving environment. As Shan and Melissa try to navigate their way through the challenges of their lives, they are forced to confront the harsh realities of poverty, violence, and prejudice. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including moonshiners, outlaws, and religious fanatics, who add depth and complexity to the story.The Call of the Cumberlands is a powerful and evocative novel that captures the spirit of a bygone era. It is a timeless tale of love and adventure that will appeal to readers of all ages. With its vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of the Cumberlands and its compelling characters, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves great literature.He was not quite certain yet that Jim Asberry had murdered his father, but he knew that Asberry was one of the coterie of ""killers"" who took their blood hire from Purvy, and he knew that Asberry had sworn to ""git"" him. To sit in the same car with these men and to force himself to withhold his hand, was a hard bullet for Samson South to chew, but he had bided his time thus far, and he would bide it to the end. When that end came, it would also be the end for Purvy and Asberry.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.