Through Mocking Bird Gap (1921)

By Jarvis Hall

Book Overview

Through Mocking Bird Gap is a novel written by Jarvis Hall and published in 1921. The story follows the life of a young woman named Virginia, who grows up in a small town in the Appalachian Mountains. Virginia's family is poor, and her father is an alcoholic who often abuses her mother. Despite these challenges, Virginia is determined to make a better life for herself. As she grows older, Virginia falls in love with a man named Tom, who shares her dreams of leaving the town and making a new life elsewhere. However, their plans are complicated by the arrival of a wealthy businessman named Mr. Grayson, who takes an interest in Virginia and offers to help her escape poverty. Virginia must navigate the complex relationships between herself, Tom, and Mr. Grayson, all while dealing with the challenges of life in the mountains. Along the way, she discovers the power of friendship and the importance of staying true to oneself.Through Mocking Bird Gap is a compelling story of love, ambition, and the struggle for a better life. It offers a vivid portrait of life in the Appalachian Mountains in the early 20th century and explores themes of poverty, class, and social mobility. With its richly drawn characters and vivid setting, this novel is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature and history.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: 1437352804
• ISBN13: 9781437352801
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"