Theda And The Mountain (1861)

By Henry Webster Parker

Book Overview

Theda and the Mountain is a novel written by Henry Webster Parker and published in 1861. The story revolves around Theda, a young woman who lives in the mountains of Tennessee. Theda is a strong and independent woman, who has learned to survive in the harsh wilderness on her own. She is also a skilled hunter and is known for her ability to track and kill wild animals.One day, Theda comes across a group of men who are planning to build a railroad through the mountains. She is initially wary of them, but soon becomes intrigued by their plans. Theda decides to help the men with their project, and in doing so, she learns about the wider world beyond her mountain home.As Theda becomes more involved in the project, she also becomes romantically involved with one of the men, a young engineer named Edward. However, their relationship is threatened by the opposition of the local people, who are opposed to the railroad and see Theda as a traitor for helping the outsiders.Theda and the Mountain is a story of love, adventure, and the struggle between tradition and progress. It is a vivid portrayal of life in the mountains of Tennessee in the mid-19th century, and a tribute to the strength and resilience of the people who lived there.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: 1120940141
• ISBN13: 9781120940148
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"