Pine Knot: A Story of Kentucky Life is a novel written by William E. Barton and first published in 1900. The story is set in the fictional town of Pine Knot, located in the heart of the Kentucky mountains. The novel follows the life of a young man named David Ware, who is the son of a poor farmer. David is intelligent and ambitious, and he dreams of leaving Pine Knot to pursue a better life.However, David's plans are put on hold when his father dies,...