02295cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000380011324500250015126400510017630000470022733600260027433700260030033800360032650000310036250800330039352013530042653400450177965300240182465300290184870000320187785600430190999900170195219089UtSlPG20260610133439.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aBuck, Charles Neville,d1879-195712aA Pagan of the Hills 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-08-20  aE-text prepared by Al Haines  a"A Pagan of the Hills" by Charles Neville Buck is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the rugged and untamed landscape of the Kentucky mountains and centers around the characters of Alexander McGivins, a strong-willed woman, and her father, Aaron, who faces a grave injury. As they navigate the struggles of rural life against the forces of nature and the complexities of personal dynamics, the narrative explores themes of identity, gender roles, and the clash between civilization and wilderness.  The opening of the book introduces the backdrop of a turbulent spring flood while establishing the strong character of Alexander, who embodies both femininity and a rugged spirit typically associated with masculinity. The tension builds around her father's precarious condition and the looming threat of losing their timber to the flood. As she prepares to assume responsibility for their family's future, Alexander emerges as a force to be reckoned with. The dialogue and interactions among the local mountaineers reveal a rich tapestry of community dynamics, setting the stage for conflicts that challenge established norms and personal motivations. This introduction hints at both the physical and emotional battles that lie ahead for Alexander and those connected to her. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aKentucky -- Fiction  aMountain life -- Fiction1 aGage, George W.,d1887-195740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19089  c60475d60475