Publisher's Synopsis
Jack-Knife and Brambles is a novel written by Atticus Greene Haygood and published in 1893. The story takes place in the American South and follows the life of a young boy named Jack-Knife, who is born into poverty and struggles to make a life for himself. Jack-Knife's mother dies when he is young, leaving him to be raised by his abusive father. Despite his difficult upbringing, Jack-Knife is determined to succeed and sets out on a journey to find his place in the world. Along the way, he encounters a variety of colorful characters, including a group of traveling musicians, a wealthy landowner, and a beautiful young woman named Brambles. As Jack-Knife navigates the challenges of life in the South, he must confront his own demons and learn to overcome the obstacles that stand in his way. The novel is a powerful portrayal of the struggles and triumphs of a young man trying to find his place in a world that seems determined to keep him down. With its vivid descriptions of life in the South and its compelling characters, Jack-Knife and Brambles is a classic work of American literature that continues to resonate with readers today.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.
