Picketts Gap: A Novel (1902)

Pickett's Gap is a novel written by Homer Greene and published in 1902. The story is set in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia and follows the lives of the people who reside in the small town of Pickett's Gap. The novel centers around the character of David Pickett, who is the founder of the town and a wealthy landowner. The story explores the themes of love, greed, and power as the characters navigate their relationships with each other and their desire for success. The novel also delves into the issues of class and race, as the town is divided between the wealthy landowners and the poor laborers who work for them. As the story progresses, tensions rise between the different factions in the town, leading to a dramatic climax that threatens to tear the community apart. Through the characters' struggles, the novel ultimately explores the human condition and the complexities of life in a small, rural town. Pickett's Gap is a compelling and insightful work of fiction that offers a vivid portrayal of Appalachian life in the early 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature, regionalism, or historical fiction.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.