Una of the hill country by Charles Egbert Craddock

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23550.html.images 61 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23550.epub3.images 97 kB
EPUB (older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23550.epub.images 96 kB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23550.epub.noimages 80 kB
Kindle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23550.kf8.images 162 kB
older Kindles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23550.kindle.images 156 kB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23550.txt.utf-8 51 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/23550/pg23550-h.zip 96 kB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Craddock, Charles Egbert, 1850-1922
Title Una of the hill country
1911
Note Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "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.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Mountain life -- Fiction
Subject Tennessee -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 23550
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 26, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 76 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!