Hugh Darnaby: A Story Of Kentucky (1900)

By Garrett Morrow Davis

Book Overview

Hugh Darnaby: A Story of Kentucky is a historical novel written by Garrett Morrow Davis and published in 1900. The book is set in the 19th century and tells the story of Hugh Darnaby, a wealthy landowner in Kentucky who is forced to confront the changing times and the challenges that come with it.The novel begins with a description of the Darnaby family and their wealth and influence in Kentucky. Hugh Darnaby is the eldest son of the family and is expected to take over the family business and continue the family legacy. However, Hugh is not content with his life and begins to question the values and traditions of his family and the society he lives in.As the story progresses, Hugh becomes involved in the abolitionist movement and begins to fight for the rights of slaves. This puts him at odds with his family and the community, who are staunch supporters of slavery. Hugh's journey is one of self-discovery as he struggles to reconcile his beliefs with his family's expectations.The novel also explores the themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. Hugh falls in love with a woman named Marion, who shares his beliefs and supports his cause. However, their relationship is threatened by the actions of Hugh's brother, who is jealous of their love and seeks to destroy it.Overall, Hugh Darnaby: A Story of Kentucky is a compelling novel that explores the complexities of family, society, and individual identity. It provides a vivid depiction of life in Kentucky during a turbulent period in American history and offers a powerful message about the importance of standing up for what you believe in.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: 1164891081
• ISBN13: 9781164891086
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"