Overview
The Bald Knobbers: A Romantic and Historical Novel is a book written by Clyde Edwin Tuck and published in 1910. The novel is set in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri during the late 19th century and tells the story of a group of vigilantes known as the Bald Knobbers. The Bald Knobbers were a real-life group of vigilantes who operated in the Ozarks during the 1880s and 1890s. The novel follows the story of a young man named Jack who becomes involved with the Bald Knobbers after witnessing their brutal tactics against a group of outlaws. Jack is initially drawn to the group's sense of justice and their willingness to take action against those who threaten their community. However, as he becomes more involved with the Bald Knobbers, he begins to question their methods and their motives.The novel also explores themes of love and romance as Jack falls in love with a young woman named Mary who is the daughter of one of the Bald Knobber leaders. Their relationship is complicated by Jack's involvement with the group and the conflicts that arise between the Bald Knobbers and the local law enforcement.Overall, The Bald Knobbers: A Romantic and Historical Novel is a fascinating look at a little-known chapter in American history and a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and betrayal.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.
- | Author: Clyde Edwin Tuck
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Oct 27, 2008
- | Number of Pages: 340 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 1437250076
- | ISBN-13: 9781437250077
