Two Gentlemen Of Kentucky

""Two Gentlemen of Kentucky"" is a novel by James Lane Allen, first published in 1897. The story follows two friends, John Gray and David Ware, who grew up together in rural Kentucky. Despite their different backgrounds and personalities, the two men share a deep bond and a love for their home state. John Gray is a sensitive and introspective man, who dreams of becoming a writer. He is deeply affected by the natural beauty of Kentucky and often spends his time wandering through the countryside, observing and reflecting on life. David Ware, on the other hand, is a more practical and ambitious man, who has made a name for himself in the business world. As the novel progresses, the two friends find themselves drawn into a conflict over the fate of a local landmark, a beautiful old tree that has become a symbol of Kentucky's natural beauty. John Gray wants to protect the tree and preserve the land around it, while David Ware sees the tree as an obstacle to progress and wants to cut it down to make way for a new development. The conflict between the two men reflects larger tensions in Kentucky society at the time, as the state was undergoing rapid industrialization and urbanization. Through the characters of John Gray and David Ware, Allen explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the importance of preserving the natural world. Overall, ""Two Gentlemen of Kentucky"" is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that captures the spirit of a changing era in American history.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.