The McVeys: An Episode is a novel written by Joseph Kirkland and published in 1888. The book tells the story of the McVey family, who are struggling to make ends meet in rural America. The family consists of the father, mother, and their three children. The father is a hardworking farmer who is constantly trying to find ways to improve their situation. The mother is a loving and supportive wife who does her best to keep the family together. The children...