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The Hatfields and the McCoys

Name: The Hatfields and the McCoys
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Book Synopsis: The Hatfield-McCoy feud has long been the most famous vendetta of the southern Appalachians. Over the years it has become encrusted with myth and error. Scores of writers have produced accounts of it, but few have made any real effort to separate fact from fiction. Novelists, motion picture producers, television script writers, and others have sensationalized events that needed no embellishment.Using court records, public documents, official correspondence, and other documentary evidence, Otis K. Rice presents an account that frees, as much as possible, fact from fiction, event from legend. He weighs the evidence carefully, avoiding the partisanship and the attitude of condescension and condemnation that have characterized many of the writings concerning the feud. He sets the feud in the social, political, economic, and cultural context of eastern Kentucky and southwestern West Virginia in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. By examining the legacy of the Civil War, the weakness of institutions such as the church and education system, the exaggerated importance of family, the impotence of the law, and the isolation of the mountain folk, Rice gives new meaning to the origins and progress of the feud. These conditions help explain why the Hatfield and McCoy families, which have produced so many fine citizens, could engage in such a bitter and prolonged vendetta. Read more

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Step into the captivating world of the Hatfields and the McCoys with this riveting book that delves deep into the most famous vendetta of the southern Appalachians. Packed with meticulously researched facts and intriguing insights, Otis K. Rice’s account separates fact from fiction, unveiling the true story behind the feud. Don’t miss the chance to uncover the real events behind the myth and error that have long surrounded this legendary rivalry.

Experience the rich tapestry of social, political, and cultural dynamics that shaped the Hatfield-McCoy feud in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Otis K. Rice explores the legacy of the Civil War, the challenges faced by mountain communities, and the intricate web of relationships that fueled the feud. Gain a deeper understanding of the complexities that led two families to historical conflict and discover the untold truths waiting to be unraveled.

Immerse yourself in a compelling narrative that highlights the resilience, pride, and struggles of the Hatfield and McCoy families. Through a lens of objectivity and thorough analysis, Otis K. Rice sheds light on the historical context that bred the feud, offering a fresh perspective on this enduring saga. Uncover the reasons behind the bitterness and animosity that gripped these families, shedding new light on their motivations and actions.

Don’t miss out on this compelling exploration of one of America’s most intriguing feuds. Order your copy of The Hatfields and the McCoys today and embark on a journey through time to discover the truth hidden beneath the layers of myth and legend.

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