Project Gutenberg 2007-11-19 Public domain in the USA. 62 Craddock, Charles Egbert 1850 1922 Dembry, R. Emmett Murfree, Mary Noailles Una of the hill country 1911 Produced by David Widger "Una of the Hill Country" by Charles Egbert Craddock is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of rural Tennessee, the book explores the themes of love, ambition, and the clash between tradition and modernity within the mountain communities. The story revolves around Brent Kayle and Valeria Clee, who navigate their dreams and challenges living in a society that grapples with deeply entrenched beliefs and the allure of new opportunities. The narrative opens with a festive barbecue and bran dance, which becomes a catalyst for events that change the characters' lives. Brent's unique talent for ventriloquism unexpectedly captivates the local community, leading him and Valeria to seek a life in the circus after they marry. Valeria, despite her humble beginnings and the weight of family responsibilities, courageously takes on a role as "Una" in the circus, showcasing her beauty and inner strength. As the couple rises in the circus world, Brent's vanity and struggle for recognition seep into their relationship, while Valeria remains grounded by her values and commitment to her family. Ultimately, the story explores their journey through love, personal ambition, and the impact of fame, revealing both the allure and the pitfalls of their newfound life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Short stories Mountain life -- Fiction Tennessee -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 62385 62394 2024-09-10T08:09:05.056743 2023-09-10T11:17:57.320214 text/html text/html 59516 2021-01-26T02:32:56 text/html; charset=utf-8 22987 2021-01-26T02:32:56 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 76277 2024-09-10T08:09:08.234694 application/epub+zip 75293 2024-09-10T08:09:06.304700 application/epub+zip 75292 2024-09-10T08:09:05.527695 application/epub+zip 136604 2024-09-10T08:09:09.740702 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 129543 2024-09-10T08:09:07.725686 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 142780 2022-09-11T06:00:43.779210 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 52087 2024-09-10T08:09:04.860727 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 52500 2018-03-08T11:49:00 text/plain; charset=utf-8 21579 2018-03-18T14:39:06 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 52148 2007-11-19T15:51:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21430 2007-11-19T15:51:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20134 2024-09-10T08:09:09.990691 application/rdf+xml 10100 2024-09-10T08:09:05.862725 image/jpeg 2767 2024-09-10T08:09:05.692710 image/jpeg 77624 2024-09-10T08:09:05.063712 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia