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LoC No.: 01031235

Title: The Cave by the Beech Fork: A Story of Kentucky—1815

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Summary: "The Cave by the Beech Fork: A Story of Kentucky—1815" by Henry S. Spalding is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in early 19th century Kentucky, centering around two young friends, Owen Howard and Martin Cooper, who embark on an adventurous hunting trip that leads them to a mysterious cave. This interplay of wilderness, camaraderie, and intrigue promises a captivating journey exploring themes like bravery, friendship, and the discovery of secrets hidden in the natural landscape. At the start of the tale, Owen and Martin find themselves engaged in a day of hunting along the Beech Fork river. As they navigate the beauty of the autumn landscape, they encounter challenges including the loss of potential game and the encroaching darkness that forces them to seek shelter. In their search for refuge, they stumble upon a cave that allegedly holds many secrets, including the presence of a man who initially appears threatening. As the opening chapters develop, the boys’ excitement about hunting melds with a sense of foreboding regarding the cave, setting the stage for their ensuing adventures. The initial exploration hints at deeper mysteries surrounding the cave and its enigmatic occupants, enticing readers to follow along as the characters uncover what lies beneath the surface. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Author: Spalding, Henry S. (Henry Stanislaus), 1865-1934

EBook No.: 36042

Published: May 6, 2011

Downloads: 95

Language: English

Subject: Kentucky -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:36042:2 2011-05-06T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Spalding, Henry S. (Henry Stanislaus) en urn:lccn:01031235 1
2025-08-06T19:54:17Z The Cave by the Beech Fork: A Story of Kentucky—1815

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 01031235

Title: The Cave by the Beech Fork: A Story of Kentucky—1815

Credits: Produced by David Garcia, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Kentuckiana Digital Library)

Summary: "The Cave by the Beech Fork: A Story of Kentucky—1815" by Henry S. Spalding is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in early 19th century Kentucky, centering around two young friends, Owen Howard and Martin Cooper, who embark on an adventurous hunting trip that leads them to a mysterious cave. This interplay of wilderness, camaraderie, and intrigue promises a captivating journey exploring themes like bravery, friendship, and the discovery of secrets hidden in the natural landscape. At the start of the tale, Owen and Martin find themselves engaged in a day of hunting along the Beech Fork river. As they navigate the beauty of the autumn landscape, they encounter challenges including the loss of potential game and the encroaching darkness that forces them to seek shelter. In their search for refuge, they stumble upon a cave that allegedly holds many secrets, including the presence of a man who initially appears threatening. As the opening chapters develop, the boys’ excitement about hunting melds with a sense of foreboding regarding the cave, setting the stage for their ensuing adventures. The initial exploration hints at deeper mysteries surrounding the cave and its enigmatic occupants, enticing readers to follow along as the characters uncover what lies beneath the surface. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Author: Spalding, Henry S. (Henry Stanislaus), 1865-1934

EBook No.: 36042

Published: May 6, 2011

Downloads: 95

Language: English

Subject: Kentucky -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:36042:3 2011-05-06T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Spalding, Henry S. (Henry Stanislaus) en urn:lccn:01031235 1