Echoes from the Mountain (1896)

Echoes From The Mountain is a novel written by Charles Edward Davis Phelps and published in 1896. The story is set in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia and follows the lives of two families, the Hales and the Baxters, who are locked in a bitter feud that has lasted for generations. The novel opens with the arrival of a young woman named Judith Hale, who has come to live with her aunt and uncle in the mountains. Judith is immediately drawn into the feud between the two families, and finds herself torn between her loyalty to her own family and her growing feelings for a young Baxter named Jack. As the story unfolds, the reader is taken on a journey through the rugged landscape of the Appalachian Mountains, and is introduced to a cast of colorful characters, including moonshiners, preachers, and mountain folk. The novel explores themes of family, loyalty, and forgiveness, and is a powerful portrait of life in the mountains at the turn of the century.Echoes From The Mountain is a beautifully written and evocative novel that captures the spirit of the Appalachian Mountains and the people who call them home. It is a timeless story that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of this unique region of the United States.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.