Rudyard Kipling's Vermont Feud

By Frederic Franklyn Van De Water

Book Overview

Rudyard Kipling's Vermont Feud is a book written by Frederic Franklyn Van De Water. It is a historical non-fiction book that delves into the life of Rudyard Kipling, a British author, and his time spent in Vermont. The book explores Kipling's relationship with his neighbor, Carrie Fiske, and the feud that arose between them. The feud began when Kipling's wife, Caroline, accused Fiske of stealing her jewelry. The accusation led to a bitter legal battle that lasted for years and involved many prominent figures in Vermont society. Through meticulous research and analysis, Van De Water provides a detailed account of the feud and its impact on Kipling's life and work. He also explores the broader social and cultural context of the time, shedding light on the attitudes and values of the people involved. Overall, Rudyard Kipling's Vermont Feud is a fascinating look at a little-known aspect of Kipling's life and the history of Vermont in the early 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Kipling, Vermont history, or the social dynamics of small-town America.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258428229
• ISBN13: 9781258428228
• Release Date: July 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"