Judith of the Cumberlands

Judith of the Cumberlands is a novel written by Alice McGowan. The story is set in the late 1700s in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky. The protagonist, Judith, is a young woman who lives with her family in a remote cabin in the Cumberlands. She is known for her beauty, intelligence, and independent spirit.The novel follows Judith's life as she navigates the challenges of living in a harsh environment, including dangerous wildlife, harsh weather, and hostile Native American tribes. She also faces the challenges of being a young woman in a patriarchal society. Despite these obstacles, Judith is determined to live life on her own terms.Throughout the novel, Judith falls in love with a young man named Allan, who shares her love of the wilderness and independence. However, their relationship is complicated by the arrival of a wealthy suitor who offers Judith a life of luxury and security.As the story unfolds, Judith must make difficult choices about her future and her relationships. She must also confront the dangers of the wilderness and the prejudices of her society. Ultimately, Judith's strength, courage, and determination allow her to overcome these challenges and forge her own path in life.Judith of the Cumberlands is a richly detailed novel that captures the beauty and harshness of life in the Appalachian Mountains. It is a story of love, adventure, and self-discovery that will appeal to readers of historical fiction and romance.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.