The Reign of Law

by James Lane Allen, 1stworld Library (Editor)

Hemp The Reign Of A Tale Of The Kentucky Hemp Fields is a book written by James Lane Allen. The story is set in the early 20th century, in the rural hemp fields of Kentucky. The protagonist of the story is David Ross, a young farmer who is struggling to make ends meet. He decides to grow hemp, which was a profitable crop at the time, but soon realizes that the industry is controlled by a few powerful men who use their influence to manipulate the market and exploit the farmers.David becomes involved in a legal battle against these powerful men, fighting for his rights and the rights of his fellow farmers. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with a young woman named Nancy, who shares his passion for justice and equality.The book explores themes of power, corruption, and justice, as well as the history and culture of the hemp industry in Kentucky. It also sheds light on the struggles of farmers during this time period and the challenges they faced in trying to make a living.Overall, Hemp The Reign Of A Tale Of The Kentucky Hemp Fields is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers insight into an important period of American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

264 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1900

About the author

James Lane Allen was an American novelist and short story writer whose work often depicted the culture and dialects of his native Kentucky. His work is characteristic of the late-19th century local color era, when writers sought to capture the vernacular in their fiction. Allen has been described as "Kentucky's first important novelist."

Reviews

[Susan C Lance · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reflects period after Civil War, but written in 1900. Discusses evolution and its effects on a person.

[Robin Ayres · Rating 3 out of 5]

Scopes trial set in a weeper. Intuitively presents how things change and remain the same. How the young girl whips her young slave with a stick with no empathy whatsoever.