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Title: Crestlands: A Centennial Story of Cane Ridge

Note: Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David Garcia and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Kentuckiana Digital Library)

Summary: "Crestlands: A Centennial Story of Cane Ridge" by Mary Addams Bayne is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the lives of early settlers in Kentucky, particularly focusing on the arrival of a schoolmaster named Abner Dudley. As the narrative unfolds, it paints a vivid picture of the pioneering spirit, societal dynamics, and the struggles faced during the formative years of the region. The opening of the story introduces us to the tranquil beauty of the Kentucky landscape, setting the stage for Dudley's journey as he navigates through the community. As he rides through the forest, he encounters various characters, including the hospitable Rogers family, who express their eagerness for education amidst a backdrop of rustic charm and challenges. The reader is also introduced to pivotal figures like Major Gilcrest and Mason Rogers, who reflect the complexities of both the educational and social landscapes. This portion effectively establishes the setting, the sense of community, and the initial developments that will shape Dudley's experiences and interactions in this vibrant pioneering world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Bayne, Mary Addams, 1856-1939

Illustrator: Stemler, O. A. (Otto Adolph), 1872-1953

EBook No.: 31640

Published: Mar 14, 2010

Downloads: 150

Language: English

Subject: Kentucky -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Crestlands: A Centennial Story of Cane Ridge

Note: Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David Garcia and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Kentuckiana Digital Library)

Summary: "Crestlands: A Centennial Story of Cane Ridge" by Mary Addams Bayne is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the lives of early settlers in Kentucky, particularly focusing on the arrival of a schoolmaster named Abner Dudley. As the narrative unfolds, it paints a vivid picture of the pioneering spirit, societal dynamics, and the struggles faced during the formative years of the region. The opening of the story introduces us to the tranquil beauty of the Kentucky landscape, setting the stage for Dudley's journey as he navigates through the community. As he rides through the forest, he encounters various characters, including the hospitable Rogers family, who express their eagerness for education amidst a backdrop of rustic charm and challenges. The reader is also introduced to pivotal figures like Major Gilcrest and Mason Rogers, who reflect the complexities of both the educational and social landscapes. This portion effectively establishes the setting, the sense of community, and the initial developments that will shape Dudley's experiences and interactions in this vibrant pioneering world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Bayne, Mary Addams, 1856-1939

Illustrator: Stemler, O. A. (Otto Adolph), 1872-1953

EBook No.: 31640

Published: Mar 14, 2010

Downloads: 150

Language: English

Subject: Kentucky -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.