Publisher's Synopsis
Pine Knot: A Story of Kentucky Life is a novel written by William E. Barton and first published in 1900. The story is set in the fictional town of Pine Knot, located in the heart of the Kentucky mountains. The novel follows the life of a young man named David Ware, who is the son of a poor farmer. David is intelligent and ambitious, and he dreams of leaving Pine Knot to pursue a better life.However, David's plans are put on hold when his father dies, leaving him to take care of the family farm and his younger siblings. David struggles to make ends meet, but he is determined to succeed. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a wealthy landowner named John Harrod, who becomes David's mentor and friend.As David works to improve his farm and his family's fortunes, he also becomes involved in the political and social issues of the day. The novel touches on themes of poverty, class, and race, as well as the challenges faced by rural communities in the early 20th century.Overall, Pine Knot is a compelling and insightful portrait of life in rural Kentucky at the turn of the century. It is a story of perseverance, ambition, and the power of community, and it remains a classic of American literature.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.
