The Call of the Cumberlands

The Call of the Cumberlands, published in 1913 by Charles Neville Buck, is a novel set in the Appalachian mountains, focusing on the lives of mountain families and their feuds. The story centers on Sally, a young girl who discovers an injured painter, George Lescott, and navigates the complexities of familial loyalty and love amid community tensions. Notable for its vivid portrayal of mountain life and the conflicts between the South and Hollman families, the novel explores themes of beauty, art, and the impact of violence on personal relationships.