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Fox, John, Jr.
1862
1919
Fox, John
Fox, John William, Jr.
Yohn, F. C. (Frederick Coffay)
1875
1933
Yohn, Frederick Coffay
In Happy Valley
The Courtship of Allaphair -- The Compact of Christopher -- The Lord's Own Level -- The Marquise of Queensberry -- His Last Christmas Gift -- The Angel from Viper -- The Pope of the Big Sandy -- The Goddess of Happy Valley -- The Battle-Prayer of Parson Small -- The Christmas Tree on Pigeon.
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"In Happy Valley" by John Fox, Jr. is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the beautiful yet rugged mountains of Kentucky and follows the lives of the residents of Happy Valley, a community characterized by its unique dialect, culture, and challenges. The narrative explores themes of love, conflict, and community dynamics, primarily through the experiences of strong-willed characters. The opening portion introduces the lively and independent character Allaphair who navigates the social dynamics of Happy Valley. As the children and citizens pour out from an open-air meeting-house, Allaphair catches the eye of the newcomer, a timid schoolteacher named Ira Combs, and the brash mountaineer Jay Dawn, who pursues her with an aggressive interest. There is an immediate tension as Allaphair asserts her strength, refusing to conform to the expectations of traditional courtship with either man. Through these interactions, we see her fierce independence contrasted with Ira's quieter demeanor and Jay's bold advances, setting the stage for a story that will delve into relationships, pride, and the spirited lives of these mountain folk. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 88.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Mountain life -- Fiction
Cumberland Mountains -- Fiction
Kentucky -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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