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LoC No.: 17018067
Title:
Kentucky's Famous Feuds and Tragedies
Authentic History of the World Renowned Vendettas of the Dark and Bloody Ground
Credits:
Produced by deaurider, Paul Clark and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Kentucky's Famous Feuds and Tragedies" by Charles Gustavus Mutzenberg is a historical account written during the early 20th century. The book explores the notorious vendettas and violent conflicts that have characterized Kentucky's tumultuous history, particularly focusing on the infamous Hatfield-McCoy feud and other tragic events. The likely topic of the work highlights the destructive nature of these feuds, providing both detailed accounts of events and reflections on their broader implications for society and governance. The opening of the book sets the stage for an in-depth examination of Kentucky's feuding history, particularly emphasizing the Hatfield-McCoy feud as a centerpiece. It reveals the context of these vendettas, including the social and political dynamics that fueled the conflicts. There is an exploration of the childhood origins of the enmity between the families as they navigated territorial disputes, political rivalries, and personal grievances, and the subsequent escalation into violence. Mutzenberg's descriptive prose foreshadows the horrific brutality that defined these historical events, capturing the reader’s attention with a promise of thrilling yet grim narratives of vengeance, lawlessness, and the impact of unchecked violence on community life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Mutzenberg, Charles Gustavus, 1863-
EBook No.: 47201
Published: Oct 26, 2014
Downloads: 531
Language: English
Subject: Crime -- Kentucky
Subject: Vendetta -- Kentucky
LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 17018067
Title:
Kentucky's Famous Feuds and Tragedies
Authentic History of the World Renowned Vendettas of the Dark and Bloody Ground
Credits:
Produced by deaurider, Paul Clark and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Kentucky's Famous Feuds and Tragedies" by Charles Gustavus Mutzenberg is a historical account written during the early 20th century. The book explores the notorious vendettas and violent conflicts that have characterized Kentucky's tumultuous history, particularly focusing on the infamous Hatfield-McCoy feud and other tragic events. The likely topic of the work highlights the destructive nature of these feuds, providing both detailed accounts of events and reflections on their broader implications for society and governance. The opening of the book sets the stage for an in-depth examination of Kentucky's feuding history, particularly emphasizing the Hatfield-McCoy feud as a centerpiece. It reveals the context of these vendettas, including the social and political dynamics that fueled the conflicts. There is an exploration of the childhood origins of the enmity between the families as they navigated territorial disputes, political rivalries, and personal grievances, and the subsequent escalation into violence. Mutzenberg's descriptive prose foreshadows the horrific brutality that defined these historical events, capturing the reader’s attention with a promise of thrilling yet grim narratives of vengeance, lawlessness, and the impact of unchecked violence on community life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Mutzenberg, Charles Gustavus, 1863-
EBook No.: 47201
Published: Oct 26, 2014
Downloads: 531
Language: English
Subject: Crime -- Kentucky
Subject: Vendetta -- Kentucky
LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.