Project Gutenberg 2006-08-20 Public domain in the USA. 129 Buck, Charles Neville 1879 1957 Gage, George W. 1887 1957 Gage, G. W. A Pagan of the Hills E-text prepared by Al Haines "A Pagan of the Hills" by Charles Neville Buck is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the rugged and untamed landscape of the Kentucky mountains and centers around the characters of Alexander McGivins, a strong-willed woman, and her father, Aaron, who faces a grave injury. As they navigate the struggles of rural life against the forces of nature and the complexities of personal dynamics, the narrative explores themes of identity, gender roles, and the clash between civilization and wilderness. The opening of the book introduces the backdrop of a turbulent spring flood while establishing the strong character of Alexander, who embodies both femininity and a rugged spirit typically associated with masculinity. The tension builds around her father's precarious condition and the looming threat of losing their timber to the flood. As she prepares to assume responsibility for their family's future, Alexander emerges as a force to be reckoned with. The dialogue and interactions among the local mountaineers reveal a rich tapestry of community dynamics, setting the stage for conflicts that challenge established norms and personal motivations. This introduction hints at both the physical and emotional battles that lie ahead for Alexander and those connected to her. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Kentucky -- Fiction Mountain life -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 398441 2025-07-08T07:31:56.752342 text/html 391877 2006-08-20T14:00:49 text/html 282700 2025-07-08T07:32:03.128841 application/epub+zip 290410 2025-07-08T07:31:58.515857 application/epub+zip 231584 2025-07-08T07:31:57.392356 application/epub+zip 456221 2025-07-08T07:32:06.665797 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 439763 2025-07-08T07:32:02.461861 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 356075 2022-09-09T07:35:40.403518 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 368293 2025-07-08T07:31:55.813391 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 368122 2021-01-01T12:47:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20042 2025-07-08T07:32:06.788808 application/rdf+xml 12849 2025-07-08T07:31:57.922336 image/jpeg 3413 2025-07-08T07:31:57.640856 image/jpeg 207755 2021-01-01T12:47:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 145958 2021-01-01T12:47:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 276012 2025-07-08T07:31:56.786363 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia More titles under Lundsford, Hugh