In The High Hills (1914)

By Maxwell Struthers Burt

Book Overview

In The High Hills is a novel written by Maxwell Struthers Burt and published in 1914. The story is set in the Appalachian Mountains and follows the life of a young boy named David who lives with his family in a small cabin in the hills. David's father is a hard-working farmer, and his mother is a loving and caring woman who takes care of the family. David's life is full of adventure and excitement as he explores the mountains and learns about the natural world around him. He encounters many interesting characters along the way, including a hermit who lives in a cave and a group of moonshiners who operate in the area. As David grows older, he begins to realize the hardships of living in the mountains and the limitations it places on his life. He dreams of leaving the hills and pursuing a better life elsewhere, but he is torn between his love for his family and his desire for something more. In The High Hills is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of family, love, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. It is a beautifully written novel that captures the beauty and harshness of life in the Appalachian Mountains.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: 1166426688
• ISBN13: 9781166426682
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"