02233cam a22003253u 4500 28454 UtSlPG 20260610133641.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Baily, Waldron, 1871-1953 Heart of the Blue Ridge Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Heart_of_the_Blue_Ridge Release date is 2009-03-30 Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Heart of the Blue Ridge" by Waldron Baily is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the picturesque setting of the Blue Ridge Mountains and centers on Zeke Higgins, a young man venturing out into the world while leaving behind his beloved Plutina. As Zeke grapples with his departure and the complexities of love and jealousy, the narrative reveals the deep emotional connections and struggles of the mountain folk. The beginning of the story introduces Zeke as he sets off on a journey away from his home, taking a moment to both cherish and mourn the separation from his old life and his mother. As he walks, he is filled with conflicting emotions—sadness for leaving his mother and a fierce love for Plutina, who awaits him. The tender interaction between Zeke and Plutina at their parting highlights their deep bond and the tension of their uncertain future together. This opening portion beautifully sets the stage for themes of love, ambition, and the challenging life in the mountains, drawing the reader into their rich emotional landscape and the trials that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Mountain life -- Fiction Blue Ridge Mountains -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28454 69363 69363