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For long after the separation, it remained a country of narrow valleys and forbidding hills, little sought after and little desired. But when its timber found ready market, when the hidden lakes of oil were discovered and the long rich veins of coal were found, it became the point of interest for a type of keen and calculating mind. The promoter, the money-getters, hordes of self - seekers, invaded its territory, laid low the mighty trees and disem bowled the hills. It became a workshop, grimy, black, outraged. Ou the mountains the whine of the mills; in the valleys the clatter of drills, and everywhere the dust from the coal.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. The complexities of rural life in the late 19th century are eloquently explored in this book, the tale of young Ben and his family in West Virginia as societal shifts in the post-Reconstruction era alter their way of life. The presence of industrialization is shown through the exploitation of the land and its resources, the resulting social changes weaving a rich backdrop to Ben's experiences. The author's warm portrayal of Ben's childhood is laced with tension as he comes face to face with such harsh realities. Yet, it is the enduring spirit of the people and the resilience of the family that take center stage. Through this young boy's eyes, we witness the transformative power of community and the values that anchor us through changing times. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334327469_0
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