The Tempering - Buck, Charles Neville; Coleman, Ralph P (Ralph Pallen)
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Set against the rugged backdrop of early 20th-century Appalachia, Charles Neville Buck's "The Tempering" offers a compelling glimpse into a bygone era. This historical fiction, meticulously prepared for republication, explores the challenges and passions of mountain life in Kentucky. Amidst the sweeping landscapes, a tale unfolds that touches on themes of romance and societal reform, particularly the temperance movement. Buck masterfully captures the spirit of the time, weaving a narrative that resonates with the enduring strength and resilience of its characters. Readers interested in…mehr

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Set against the rugged backdrop of early 20th-century Appalachia, Charles Neville Buck's "The Tempering" offers a compelling glimpse into a bygone era. This historical fiction, meticulously prepared for republication, explores the challenges and passions of mountain life in Kentucky. Amidst the sweeping landscapes, a tale unfolds that touches on themes of romance and societal reform, particularly the temperance movement. Buck masterfully captures the spirit of the time, weaving a narrative that resonates with the enduring strength and resilience of its characters. Readers interested in Westerns and historical romance will find themselves transported to a world defined by both its beauty and its hardships. "The Tempering" remains a testament to the power of storytelling and the timeless appeal of human drama played out against the backdrop of history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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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.