Publisher's Synopsis
A Bluegrass Cavalier by Edwin Carlile Litsey is a novel set in the 19th century in Kentucky, USA. The story follows the life of a young man named Tom Beverly, who is the son of a wealthy plantation owner. Tom is a talented horseman and musician who loves the bluegrass music of his region. However, his life takes a drastic turn when he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Rachel, who is the daughter of a poor farmer.Tom's father disapproves of their relationship and forbids him from seeing Rachel. Tom defies his father's wishes and continues to see Rachel in secret. When his father finds out, he disowns Tom and forces him to leave the plantation. Tom and Rachel elope and start a new life together, but they soon realize that life is not easy for a young couple without money or connections.The novel explores themes of love, family, class, and the struggle for independence. It also delves into the history and culture of the bluegrass region of Kentucky, including its music, traditions, and way of life. A Bluegrass Cavalier is a compelling and entertaining read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and romance novels.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.
