The Heart of the Hills

The Heart of the Hills is a novel written by American author John Fox Jr. The story is set in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky during the early 20th century. It follows the life of a young woman named June Tolliver, who lives with her family in a remote cabin in the hills.June is a strong and independent woman who is determined to make a life for herself outside of the traditional roles assigned to women in her community. She dreams of leaving the hills and pursuing an education, but her plans are complicated by her love for a local man named Jason Hawn.Jason is a handsome and charismatic man who is known for his wild ways and his reputation as a ladies' man. Despite their differences, June and Jason fall deeply in love and begin a tumultuous relationship that is threatened by the social conventions of their time.As the story unfolds, June must navigate the challenges of life in the hills, including poverty, violence, and the strict gender roles that limit her opportunities. She must also confront her own fears and desires as she struggles to find her place in the world.The Heart of the Hills is a powerful and moving novel that explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle for self-determination in a harsh and unforgiving landscape. It is a classic of American literature that continues to resonate with readers today.1912. The book begins: Twin spirals of blue smoke rose on either side of the spur, crept tendril-like up two dark ravines, and clearing the feathery green crests of the trees, drifted lazily on upward until, high above, they melted shyly together and into the haze that veiled the drowsy face of the mountain.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.