Publisher's Synopsis
Mountain Blood is a novel written by Joseph Hergesheimer and first published in 1922. The story is set in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia during the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Jenny Trout who is forced to leave her home and move to the city after her father dies. She is taken in by her uncle, a wealthy businessman who is determined to mold her into a refined and cultured lady. However, Jenny struggles to adapt to city life and longs to return to the mountains where she feels more at home.As she navigates the complexities of city society, Jenny meets and falls in love with a young man named David Blackburn, who is also from the mountains. Despite their different backgrounds, the two share a deep connection and are drawn to each other. However, their relationship is threatened by the social norms of the time and the disapproval of Jenny's uncle.Throughout the novel, Hergesheimer explores themes of identity, class, and love in the context of a rapidly changing America. He vividly depicts the beauty and harshness of mountain life, as well as the stark contrast between rural and urban society. Mountain Blood is a compelling and poignant story that offers a unique perspective on American history and culture.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.
