John Ehle, Linda Spalding (Introduction)
The Land Breakers (Nyrb Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781590177631
- author:
- John Ehle, Linda Spalding (Introduction)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- NYRB Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 13.4 x 2.1 x 20.2 cm
- Genre:
- Romance, Historical Romance, Regency
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Set in the Appalachian wilderness between 1779 and 1784, The Land Breakers is a story of first and last things, of the violence of birth and death, of inescapable sacrifice and the faltering emergence of community. In this saga, two young people, former indentured servants, embark on a journey west, leaving behind the only life they've ever known. With a small patch of land and a handful of tools, they set out to build a new world in the mountains. Their arrival in a small settlement in North Carolina marks the beginning of a new chapter in their lives, one that will be shaped by the beauty and cruelty of the mountain world. As they struggle to make a living and build a community, they will confront the challenges of an unsettled country, where paradise and hell exist side by side. John Ehle's masterful storytelling brings this pivotal moment in American history to life, exploring the complexities of the human experience and the enduring power of community.
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