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The Raid Of The Guerilla 1911   By: (1850-1922)

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In "The Raid of the Guerilla 1911," Mary Noailles Murfree masterfully crafts a gripping tale set in the heart of the American South during the early 20th century. Known for her vivid descriptions and rich character development, Murfree once again transports readers to a compelling and captivating world.

The story revolves around a small town on the brink of societal changes, where tensions between wealthy landowners and the impoverished working class simmer dangerously close to eruption. As the threat of guerilla raiding looms over the town, Murfree skillfully weaves together the lives of various characters, each with their own hidden desires and secrets.

What distinguishes this novel is Murfree's ability to delve deep into the psyche of her characters, providing readers with a profound understanding of their motivations and struggles. Whether it's the strong-willed plantation owner who seeks to maintain his dominance or the fearless young guerilla fighter questioning his loyalty, each character is developed with nuance and complexity.

The historical backdrop of the early 20th century South greatly enriches the narrative, allowing Murfree to explore themes of class struggle, racial tensions, and the changing dynamics of a society in transition. Through her evocative prose, Murfree paints a vivid picture of the era, presenting landscapes, attitudes, and cultural norms in exquisite detail.

The pacing of the book is relentless, ensuring that readers are captivated from the opening pages until the satisfying conclusion. Murfree's skillful use of tension and suspense keeps the reader on their toes, eagerly turning the pages to see how the raid unfolds and its consequences ripple throughout the community.

"The Raid of the Guerilla 1911" stands as a testament to Mary Noailles Murfree's exceptional storytelling abilities. Her unique blend of vivid imagery, intricate character development, and historical context results in a remarkable reading experience. Fans of Murfree's previous works will not be disappointed, and those new to her writing will find themselves immersed in a world that is as engrossing as it is thought-provoking.

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THE RAID OF THE GUERILLA

By Charles Egbert Craddock

1911

Judgment day was coming to Tanglefoot Cove somewhat in advance of the expectation of the rest of the world. Immediate doom impended. A certain noted guerilla, commanding a reckless troop, had declared a stern intention of raiding this secluded nook among the Great Smoky Mountains, and its denizens could but tremble at the menace.

Few and feeble folk were they. The volunteering spirit rife in the early days of the Civil War had wrought the first depletion in the number. Then came, as time wore on, the rigors of the conscription, with an extension of the limits of age from the very young to the verge of the venerable, thus robbing, as was said, both the cradle and the grave. Now only the ancient weaklings and the frail callow remained of the male population among the women and girls, who seemed mere supernumeraries in the scheme of creation, rated by the fitness to bear arms.

So feeble a community of non combatants might hardly compass a warlike affront calculated to warrant reprisal, but the predominant Union spirit of East Tennessee was all a pulse in the Cove, and the deed was no trifle.

"'T war Ethelindy's deed," her grandfather mumbled, his quivering lips close to the knob of his stick, on which his palsied, veinous hands trembled as he sat in his armchair on the broad hearth of the main room in his little log cabin... Continue reading book >>




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