The Reign of Law; a Tale of the Kentucky Hemp Fields

The Reign of Law; a Tale of the Kentucky Hemp Fields is a novel by James Lane Allen, first published in 1900. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century Kentucky, the story explores the lives of hemp farmers and the societal changes brought about by the crop's transition from a basic necessity to a lucrative cash crop. Through the experiences of its characters, including a deacon expelled for his beliefs and a young man aspiring to attend university, the novel examines the interplay of personal ambition and economic forces within a rich agricultural landscape.