A Champion Of The Foothills

By Lewis E. Theiss

Book Overview

""A Champion of the Foothills"" is a novel written by Lewis Edwin Theiss. The story is set in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in the early 1900s. The main character, Tom, is a young man who has grown up in the mountains and is passionate about hunting and fishing. He is also a skilled athlete and becomes a local hero when he wins a regional track and field competition. Tom's life takes a turn when he meets a young woman named Mary, who is from a wealthy family in the city. Despite their different backgrounds, they fall in love and decide to get married. However, their happiness is short-lived when Tom is wrongly accused of a crime and is forced to flee into the mountains to avoid being arrested. As Tom struggles to survive in the wilderness, he becomes a legend among the local people, who see him as a hero and a symbol of freedom. Meanwhile, Mary is determined to clear Tom's name and prove his innocence. She enlists the help of a young lawyer and together they embark on a journey to find Tom and bring him back to the town to face his accusers. The novel explores themes of love, justice, and the power of community. It also highlights the beauty and harshness of life in the mountains and the resilience of the people who call it home. Overall, ""A Champion of the Foothills"" is a captivating and inspiring tale of adventure, romance, and redemption.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163288497
• ISBN13: 9781163288498
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"