A Maid of the Kentucky Hills by Edwin Carlile Litsey
"A Maid of the Kentucky Hills" by Edwin Carlile Litsey is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a man who, upon realizing his declining health, is advised by his doctor friend to retreat to the wilderness for restoration. This unexpected journey leads him to a hidden lodge in the Kentucky hills, where he encounters intriguing characters and the promise of healing, both physical and spiritual. At the
start of the novel, the protagonist grapples with a health crisis that prompts him to seek a dramatic lifestyle change. Initially hesitant and skeptical about the advice of his friend, Dr. Abercrombie Dane, he resolves to spend a year in isolation on Bald Knob—a journey spurred by a myth about a miraculous "life-plant." As he begins to settle into his new rustic home, he reflects on his past, his dreams, and his aspirations as a writer, all while confronting the beauty and challenges of nature. Soon, he stumbles upon a captivating girl named Lessie and an eccentric satyr-like figure, Jeff Angel, who hint at a deeper connection to the wilderness surrounding him, setting the stage for the intertwining of their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Litsey, Edwin Carlile, 1874-1970 |
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| Illustrator | Cassel, John Harmon, 1872-1961 |
| LoC No. | 13024796 |
| Title | A Maid of the Kentucky Hills |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Garcia, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Kentucky -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35147 |
| Release Date | Feb 2, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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