Dwellers In The Hills: A Novel (1901) Hardback - 2010

Dwellers In The Hills is a novel written by Melville Davisson Post in 1901. The story is set in the Appalachian Mountains and follows the life of a young man named John Fox who is forced to leave his home and family after being falsely accused of a crime. He takes refuge in the mountains where he becomes part of a community of outcasts and misfits who have also been shunned by society.As John tries to make a new life for himself in the mountains, he is drawn into a conflict between the local landowners and the people who live in the hills. The landowners want to clear the land for farming and mining, but the people in the hills are fiercely protective of their way of life and the natural beauty of their surroundings.As tensions rise and violence erupts, John finds himself caught in the middle of the conflict. He must decide whether to join the fight against the landowners or to try to find a way to bring peace to the region.Dwellers In The Hills is a powerful and moving novel that explores themes of justice, community, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving environment. It is a timeless story that still resonates with readers today.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.