The Code Of The Mountains - Buck, Charles Neville
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The code of the mountains delves into the turbulent aftermath of imprisonment and the fierce grip of vengeance within the rugged Appalachian setting. The story follows a young man freshly freed, haunted by the past and driven by a singular purpose to confront the man whose words condemned him. It explores the collision between old codes of honor rooted in blood and tradition and the stirrings of change that the outside world brings. The narrative is steeped in the complexities of identity as the protagonist navigates a world marked by suspicion, bitterness, and the heavy weight of a criminal…mehr

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The code of the mountains delves into the turbulent aftermath of imprisonment and the fierce grip of vengeance within the rugged Appalachian setting. The story follows a young man freshly freed, haunted by the past and driven by a singular purpose to confront the man whose words condemned him. It explores the collision between old codes of honor rooted in blood and tradition and the stirrings of change that the outside world brings. The narrative is steeped in the complexities of identity as the protagonist navigates a world marked by suspicion, bitterness, and the heavy weight of a criminal label. Alongside his quest for revenge, the story considers the tension between destruction and redemption, questioning whether one can break free from the shadows of past mistakes. The mountainous terrain mirrors the internal struggle between holding onto inherited grievances and the possibility of new beginnings. Through encounters with figures both familiar and foreign, the novel reflects on how personal vendettas intertwine with broader social currents and the fragile hope for transformation in a harsh, unforgiving land.
Autorenporträt
Charles Neville Buck was an American author who lived from April 15, 1879, to August 10, 1957. Many of his books were turned into plays and movies during the silent film era. A boy named him was born in Woodford County, Kentucky. As a child, Charles William Buck worked in Peru for President Grover Cleveland and wrote a book called Under the Sun about the Inca time. His grandpa on his mom's side was the dean of the medical school at the University of Kentucky. Buck was born near Midway, Kentucky. He grew up in Kentucky, except for the four years he spent in South America with his dad. In 1898, Buck got his degree from the University of Louisville. He writes stories about the mountain guys of Kentucky and the things they do. His first job was as a cartoonist for a year. After that, he worked as a writer in Kentucky for several years. He went to New York City when his writing career took off. He got married and bought a summer home in Orleans, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod.