Judith of the Cumberlands - Paperback

Judith of the Cumberlands is a historical fiction novel written by Alice McGowan. The story is set in the early 19th century in the Cumberland Mountains of Tennessee, USA. The protagonist of the story is Judith, a young woman who lives with her family in the mountains. Judith is a strong and independent character who is determined to make a life for herself in the rugged and unforgiving landscape of the mountains.The novel follows Judith's journey as she navigates the challenges of life in the mountains. She faces many obstacles, including poverty, prejudice, and the harsh realities of living in a remote and isolated community. Despite these challenges, Judith is determined to succeed and build a better life for herself and her family.Throughout the novel, Judith encounters a range of characters, both good and bad. She forms close friendships with some, while others become her enemies. Along the way, she falls in love with a young man named Allan, who shares her passion for the mountains and the natural world.As the story unfolds, Judith's life becomes increasingly complicated. She must navigate the treacherous waters of family politics, deal with the threat of violence from her enemies, and face the harsh realities of life in the mountains. Despite these challenges, however, Judith remains true to herself and her beliefs, and ultimately triumphs over adversity.Overall, Judith of the Cumberlands is a compelling and engaging novel that offers a vivid and realistic portrayal of life in the early 19th century in the Cumberland Mountains of Tennessee. It is a story of courage, determination, and the power of the human spirit to overcome even the most difficult of challenges.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.