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Experience the rugged beauty and timeless drama of Appalachia in Charles Egbert Craddock's "The Ordeal: A Mountain Romance of Tennessee." This meticulously reproduced edition revives a classic of historical and literary fiction, transporting readers to the heart of Tennessee's mountains. Delve into a world shaped by the unforgiving landscape and the enduring spirit of its people. Craddock, a master of regional storytelling, paints a vivid portrait of life in this unique setting. This edition allows readers to immerse themselves in a compelling narrative that explores themes of love, resilience, and the challenges of survival in a bygone era. "The Ordeal" offers a window into a pivotal period of history, capturing the essence of life in the Tennessee mountains. A compelling read for anyone interested in historical romance and the rich literary traditions of the American South.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Zane Grey (January 31, 1872 - October 23, 1939) was an American author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that presented an idealized image of the Old West. Riders of the Purple Sage was his bestselling book. In addition to the success of his printed works, they later had second lives and continuing influence when adapted as films and TV productions. As of 2007, 110 films, one TV episode, and a series, Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theater, had been made that were based loosely on his novels and short stories, including this title, Desert Gold: A Romance of the Border (wikipedia.org)