The Quare Women: A Story of the Kentucky Mountains

Published in 1923, 'The Quare Women' by Lucy S. Furman is a novel set in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky. It follows Aunt Ailsie Pridemore as she navigates the arrival of a group of unconventional women, known as the 'quare women,' who challenge local traditions and norms. The story is inspired by the real-life efforts of Katherine Pettit and May Stone, who established the Hindman Settlement School, and reflects themes of tradition, change, and community dynamics in rural America.