This work is strictly what its title page imports, a COMPILATION. Fox’s “Book of Martyrs” has been made the basis of this volume. Liberty, however, has been taken to abridge wherever it was thought necessary;—to alter the antiquated form of the phraseology; to introduce additional information; and to correct any inaccuracy respecting matters of fact, which had escaped the author of the original work, or which has been found erroneous by the investigation of modern research. The object of t...

In "Hell Fer Sartain and Other Stories," John Fox Jr. presents a vivid collection of tales that capture the essence of life in the Appalachian Mountains, revealing the complexities of human emotions set against a backdrop of rugged landscapes. Fox employs a rich, colloquial style imbued with naturalism, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the local dialects and customs of his characters. Each story intricately weaves themes of struggle, resilience, and moral dilemmas, showcasing the ...

Crittenden a kentucky story of love and war is an early 20th century American historical romance novel set against the backdrop of the Spanish-American War. It is important for its portrayal of personal conflict, national duty, and emotional struggle within a wartime setting, blending romance with historical fiction. The story follows Clay Crittenden, a young Kentucky man returning home after time spent in the wilderness, only to find himself confronted by the possibility of renewed milita...

Published early in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, of England, only five years after the death of the Roman Catholic Queen Mary, the work is an affirmation of the Protestant Reformation in England during the ongoing period of religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants. Since the English monarchs also asserted control over the Church in England, a change in rulers could change the legal status of religious practices. As a consequence, adherents of one religion risked judicial exec...

A mountain Europa follows an outsider who becomes immersed in the rhythms of an isolated mountain world, where encounters with unfamiliar customs challenge long-standing assumptions about identity, belonging, and change. The narrative opens with a moment of quiet reflection in nature, creating a contrast between personal stillness and the rugged environment that soon surrounds the protagonist. His arrival in the community exposes him to a way of life shaped by resilience, physical hardship...

A MIDSUMMER freshet was running over old Gabe Bunch's water-wheel into the Cumberland. Inside the mill Steve Marcum lay in one dark corner with a slouched hat over his face. The boy Isom was emptying a sack of corn into the hopper. Old Gabe was speaking his mind.

Classic western. According to Wikipedia: "Born in Stony Point, Kentucky to John William Fox, Sr., and Minerva Worth Carr, Fox studied English at Harvard University. He graduated in 1883 before becoming a reporter in New York City. After working for both New York Times and the New York Sun, he published a successful serialization of his first novel, A Mountain Europa, in Century magazine in 1892. Two moderately successful short story collections followed, as well as his first conventional n...

This Christian classic tells the stories of brave men and women who were martyred for their faith in the fourteenth through sixteenth centuries.

This historical work is a collection of accounts of Christian martyrs throughout history. Emphasizing the courage and faith of these many tortured Christians, this book has influenced not only its readers, but religious history and Christian sentiment as a whole. While detailing truly horrific and devastating events, these stories have served to encourage and uplift Christians struggling through life and faith since its original publishing in 1563. Foxe’s work chronicles the astounding str...

This book-collection file includes: Christmas Eve on Lonesome and Other Stories, Crittenden, Cumberland Vendetta, The Heart of the Hills, Hell Fer Sartain and Other Stories, In Happy Valley, A Knight of the Cumberland, The Last Stetson, The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come, a Mountain Europa, and The Trail of the Lonesome Pine. According to Wikipedia: "Born in Stony Point, Kentucky to John William Fox, Sr., and Minerva Worth Carr, Fox studied English at Harvard University... After working f...

Published early in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, of England, only five years after the death of the Roman Catholic Queen Mary, the work is an affirmation of the Protestant Reformation in England during the ongoing period of religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants. Since the English monarchs also asserted control over the Church in England, a change in rulers could change the legal status of religious practices. As a consequence, adherents of one religion risked judicial exec...

“When the Church does not feel pain with those that are part of them, the Church's nerves ... become dead.” —Sabrina Wurmbrand, Co-founder of The Voice of the MartyrsJohn Foxe’s 'Foxe’s Book of Martyrs', first published in 1563, is a seminal work of Protestant history and religious literature. It chronicles the persecution and suffering of Christian martyrs, particularly those who were executed for their faith during the reign of Mary I of England, also known as "Bloody Mary." The book doc...