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Their Ancient Grudge (Appalachian Echoes) by Harry Kroll is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.

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First published in 1946, Harry Kroll's portrayal of the legendary Hatfield-McCoy feud (1878-90) is seen through the eyes of six women of the two families. Their Ancient Grudge stands as the last major treatment of this iconic sliver of American culture completed before the story struggle was examined and reinterpreted by of a later generation of historians. Although the brutal cycle of the conflict often takes center stage, the novel is replete with sensitive observations of Appalachian nature and landscape, and most strikingly, the cultural positions occupied by women. In crafting this compelling tale, Kroll drew both on historical studies and on interviews with descendants of the Hatfield and McCoy families as well as with other residents of the Tug Valley area of Kentucky and West Virginia. For this edition, Richard Saunders has written an introduction discussing Kroll's background, his influence on Appalachian literature, and his colorful ability to convey the nature of mountain culture and society throughout his works.

Who reads Their Ancient Grudge (Appalachian Echoes)?

It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.

Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.

Author
Harry Kroll
Publisher
Knoxville: University of Tennessee Press
Published
2008
Language
EN
ISBN
9781572336377
Category
work of fiction
Subjects
Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humanities
Rating
3.5 / 5 (4 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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