Publisher's Synopsis
Christmas Eve on Lonesome and Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by John Fox Jr. The book includes six stories that are set in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The title story, Christmas Eve on Lonesome, is about a young boy named Bud who is determined to find a Christmas tree for his family despite the harsh winter weather. Other stories in the collection include Hell Fer Sartain, The Last Stetson, The Pardon of Becky Day, The Christmas Tree and The Trail of the Lonesome Pine. These stories explore themes of love, family, tradition, and the ruggedness of life in the mountains. Fox Jr.'s vivid descriptions of the landscape and the people who inhabit it bring the stories to life and provide a glimpse into a unique time and place in American history. Overall, Christmas Eve on Lonesome and Other Stories is a heartwarming and nostalgic collection that celebrates the spirit of the holiday season and the resilience of the human spirit.1904. Illustrated. War correspondent and author, Fox wrote 14 novels and 45 short stories. Contents: Christmas Eve on Lonesome; The Army of the Callahan; The Last Stetson; The Pardon of Becky Day; A Crisis for the Guard; and Christmas Night with Satan. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
