Publisher's Synopsis
Beyond The Mountain is a novel written by Sarah Stokes Halkett and published in 1917. The story is set in the rural areas of Kentucky and revolves around the life of a young girl named Mary, who is forced to leave her home and move to the city to live with her aunt. Mary's father is a poor farmer who is unable to provide for his family, and her mother is bedridden due to illness. Mary is sent to live with her aunt, who is wealthy and lives in the city. As Mary adjusts to her new life, she encounters many challenges and struggles to fit in with her new surroundings. She misses her family and the simple life she had before. However, Mary's aunt takes her under her wing and helps her adjust to the city life. Mary also meets new friends and develops a love interest.As the story progresses, Mary's father becomes ill, and she must return home to take care of him. She is torn between her love for her family and her newfound life in the city. Mary must make a difficult decision about where she belongs and what she wants out of life.Beyond The Mountain is a heartwarming story about family, love, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. It captures the beauty and simplicity of rural life and the challenges of adapting to a new environment. The novel is a timeless classic that has touched the hearts of readers for over a century.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.
