The Waters Of Caney Fork

The Waters of Caney Fork is a historical romance novel set in Tennessee in the late 19th century. It tells the story of a young man named John Webb, who returns to his hometown after studying law in the North. Upon his return, he falls in love with a beautiful and intelligent young woman named Mary Ware. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Mary is engaged to a wealthy landowner named Colonel Calvin Morgan.As John and Mary navigate their feelings for each other, they also become embroiled in a bitter dispute over land and water rights between the small farmers and the wealthy landowners in the area. John becomes a champion for the farmers, while Colonel Morgan fights to maintain his control over the land and its resources.Against this backdrop of conflict and tension, John and Mary's love story unfolds. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and social justice, as well as the complexities of life in rural Tennessee during a time of great change and upheaval.First published in 1898, The Waters of Caney Fork is a classic work of American literature that continues to resonate with readers today. It is a richly detailed and emotionally powerful novel that captures the spirit of a bygone era and the timeless struggles of the human heart.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.