The Kentucky Warbler

The Kentucky Warbler is a novel written by American author James Lane Allen. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Dorinda Oakley, who lives in the Kentucky countryside. Dorinda is a passionate birdwatcher and is particularly fascinated with the Kentucky Warbler, a rare and elusive bird that she hopes to spot one day.As the story unfolds, Dorinda finds herself caught up in a series of personal and family dramas. Her father, a wealthy landowner, is embroiled in a bitter feud with his neighbor, and Dorinda must navigate the tensions between the two families. Meanwhile, she is also struggling with her own romantic feelings, torn between two very different suitors.Throughout it all, Dorinda remains devoted to her love of nature and her quest to see the Kentucky Warbler. Her passion for birdwatching serves as a metaphor for her own search for meaning and purpose in life.The Kentucky Warbler is a beautifully written novel that explores themes of love, family, and the natural world. Allen's vivid descriptions of the Kentucky countryside and its wildlife bring the story to life, and his characters are richly drawn and engaging. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves nature, history, and great storytelling.1918. With frontispiece. Allen was born on a farm near Lexington, Kentucky. As a young boy, he lived the life of the Southern ante-bellum gentry, but by the time he was a teenager the Civil War and Reconstruction had ushered in a new era for both himself and his family. Later, he moved to New York City to pursue writing full time. Many of his works reflect Kentucky themes. The book begins: Webster, along with thousands of other lusty forward-looking Kentucky children, went to the crowded public schools. There every morning against his will but with the connivance of his parents he was made a prisoner, as it seemed to him, and for long hours held as such while many things disagreeable or unnecessary, some by one teacher and some by another, were forced into his head. 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.