The Hills of Freedom

By Joseph William Sharts

Book Overview

The Hills of Freedom is a novel written by Joseph William Sharts in 1904. The story is set in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky and follows the life of a young man named David Martin. David grows up in poverty and hardship but dreams of a better life. He becomes a schoolteacher and falls in love with a local girl named Lucy. However, their relationship is threatened by the arrival of a wealthy outsider who also has his eye on Lucy.As David struggles to make a life for himself and win Lucy's heart, he becomes involved in the local politics of the area. He joins a group of rebels who are fighting against the corrupt politicians and businessmen who are exploiting the people of the mountains. David becomes a leader of the rebellion and eventually leads his people to victory.The Hills of Freedom is a powerful story of love, struggle, and triumph over adversity. It portrays the beauty and harshness of life in the Appalachian Mountains and the resilience of the people who live there. Sharts' writing is rich and descriptive, painting a vivid picture of the landscape and the characters who inhabit it. The novel is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104309327
• ISBN13: 9781104309329
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"