The Enduring Hills

The Enduring Hills by Janice Holt Giles is a novel set in the Appalachian Mountains during the early 20th century. The story follows the life of a young girl named Sal Maloney, who lives with her family in a small mountain community. Sal's father is a hard-working farmer who struggles to make ends meet, while her mother is a strong-willed woman who dreams of a better life for her family.As Sal grows up, she faces many challenges and hardships, including poverty, illness, and the loss of loved ones. However, she also experiences moments of joy and love, such as her friendship with a local boy named Rufe, and her relationship with a kind-hearted schoolteacher named Miss Lindy.Throughout the novel, Giles paints a vivid picture of life in the Appalachian Mountains, with its rugged terrain, harsh weather, and tight-knit communities. She also explores themes of family, friendship, and the struggle for survival in a world that can be both beautiful and unforgiving.Overall, The Enduring Hills is a powerful and moving novel that offers a glimpse into a way of life that is both unique and universal. It is a story of resilience, hope, and the enduring spirit of the human heart.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.