The Heart of the Hills
1913
The Heart of the Hills is a 1913 novel by John Fox, Jr. set in the Cumberland Mountains of Kentucky. It follows young Jason Hawn and his cousin Mavis Honeycutt as they navigate their families' longstanding feud and the societal changes impacting their rural lives. The story explores themes of love, identity, and environmental protection, highlighting the tension between tradition and progress in a rapidly changing world. The novel is notable for its vivid portrayal of mountain life and the moral dilemmas faced by its characters.






















