The Farmer Of Roaring Run (1920)

By Mary Dillon

Book Overview

The Farmer of Roaring Run is a novel written by Mary Dillon and first published in 1920. The story is set in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia and follows the life of a farmer named David Grayson. Grayson is a hard-working and honest man who lives a simple life with his wife and children. He is content with his lot in life and takes pride in his work, but his world is turned upside down when a wealthy landowner decides to build a dam on the Roaring Run, a stream that runs through Grayson's land. The construction of the dam threatens to flood Grayson's farm and destroy his way of life. Grayson is determined to fight the landowner and protect his land, but he soon realizes that he is up against powerful forces. As the conflict between Grayson and the landowner escalates, Grayson must make difficult choices and face the consequences of his actions. The Farmer of Roaring Run is a story about the struggle between the rich and the poor, the powerful and the powerless, and the importance of standing up for what is right. It is a timeless tale of perseverance, courage, and the strength of the human spirit.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: 1437329330
• ISBN13: 9781437329339
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"