The Upper Trail (1913)

By James Robert Gettys

Book Overview

The Upper Trail is a novel written by James Robert Gettys and published in 1913. The story follows the life of a young man named David who grows up in a small town in the Appalachian Mountains. David is an intelligent and ambitious individual who dreams of leaving his hometown and pursuing a successful career in the city. However, his plans are disrupted when his father becomes ill and David is forced to take over the family farm.As David struggles to maintain the farm and care for his father, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with his life and begins to question his ambitions. He meets a young woman named Mary, who shares his love for nature and the outdoors, and they develop a close relationship. Together, they explore the mountains and discover the beauty of the natural world.As David's father's health deteriorates, he is forced to make difficult decisions about the future of the farm and his own life. He must choose between his dreams and his responsibilities, and ultimately decides to stay in the mountains and continue his father's legacy.The Upper Trail is a poignant and beautifully written novel that explores themes of family, responsibility, and the beauty of nature. It is a timeless tale of self-discovery and the importance of finding meaning and purpose in life.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: 1165656140
• ISBN13: 9781165656141
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"