Harpe's Head: A Legend Of Kentucky

The Harpe's Head: A Legend of Kentucky is a historical fiction novel by James Hall. The story is set in the late 18th century and follows the adventures of a young man named Richard Bullock, who is on a mission to avenge the murder of his family by the infamous Harpe brothers, a pair of notorious outlaws who terrorized the frontier of Kentucky.As Richard sets out on his quest for revenge, he encounters a colorful cast of characters, including a beautiful young woman named Eliza, who becomes his ally in his fight against the Harpes. Along the way, Richard must navigate the treacherous terrain of the Kentucky wilderness, facing danger at every turn as he seeks to bring the Harpes to justice.The Harpe's Head is a gripping tale of adventure, romance, and revenge, set against the backdrop of one of the most turbulent periods in American history. With its vivid descriptions of life on the frontier and its thrilling action sequences, this book is sure to captivate readers of all ages.The floor was formed by logs embedded in the ground, and covered with dried grass. The only visible articles of property consisted of an iron stew-pan, a steel trap, an axe, and a quantity of skins. Motioning to his companion to seat himself on the floor, Hark proceeded with some alacrity to prepare a meal. In the first place, he drew from a magazine of sundries, hidden in one corner of his tent, several pieces of jerked venison dried so hard as to be nearly of the consistency of wood, but which, by the bye, was by no means unpalatable.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.