Chestnut In Tennessee (1911)

By William Willard Ashe

Book Overview

Chestnut In Tennessee is a novel written by William Willard Ashe and published in 1911. The story is set in the early 1900s and revolves around the life of a young man named Chestnut, who is born and raised in the rural town of Tennessee. Chestnut is a hardworking and ambitious individual who dreams of making a name for himself and achieving success in life. However, he faces many challenges and obstacles along the way, including poverty, discrimination, and social inequality.The novel explores themes of race, class, and identity, as Chestnut struggles to find his place in a society that is divided by these factors. Ashe vividly portrays the struggles and hardships of life in rural Tennessee during this time period, depicting the harsh realities of poverty and the challenges faced by those who strive for a better life.Throughout the novel, Chestnut encounters a variety of characters, both good and bad, who shape his journey and influence his decisions. He falls in love with a young woman named Mary, who shares his dreams and aspirations, and together they navigate the challenges of life in Tennessee.Overall, Chestnut In Tennessee is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on life in the early 1900s. Ashe's vivid descriptions and compelling characters make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the American South.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120174961
• ISBN13: 9781120174963
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"