“Caryl of the Mountains” is a novel written by American author, John Fox Jr., and was published in 1936. The story takes place in the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Kentucky during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The novel tells the story of Caryl, a young girl who is orphaned at a young age and taken in by her grandparents.
Caryl grows up in a small mountain community where life is hard and resources are scarce. Despite the difficulties, she becomes a strong and resilient young woman who is determined to overcome the challenges of her environment. She is fiercely independent and develops a strong sense of self-reliance.
The novel explores themes of family, community, and the struggle for survival in a harsh environment. Caryl’s relationships with her grandparents and other members of her community are central to the story. She learns valuable lessons about the importance of family, hard work, and perseverance.
As she grows older, Caryl falls in love with a young man named Jack, who is also from the mountains. Their love is tested by the hardships of life in the mountains, as well as by outside forces that threaten their way of life.
Throughout the novel, Caryl must navigate the challenges of life in the mountains while staying true to her own values and beliefs. She learns that success is not always measured in material wealth or social status, but in the strength of one’s character and the love of family and community.
In the end, “Caryl of the Mountains” is a story of resilience, determination, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.
Directors:
Bernard B. Ray
Writer:
James Oliver Curwood
Stars:
Rin Tin Tin Jr., Francis X. Bushman Jr., Lois Wilde
