The Ballad of Tom Dooley by McCrumb, Sharyn

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Condition
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ...
Binding
Hardcover
Weight
1 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9780312558178
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
St. Martin's Press
ISBN-10
0312558171
ISBN-13
9780312558178
eBay Product ID (ePID)
127423130

Product Key Features

Book Title
Ballad of Tom Dooley
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Topic
Romance / Historical / General, Crime, Literary, Historical
Genre
Fiction
Author
Sharyn McCrumb
Book Series
Ballad Novels Ser.
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
17.7 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
6.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2011-019929
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"McCrumb's tale is impeccably researched ... McCrumb's novel casts light on the often bleak context surrounding characters who have become legend." -- Publishers Weekly   "In a story with parallels to Wuthering Heights, McCrumb makes a strong case for a sociopathic servant as the catalyst for the deadly events that ensued.True to the language and culture of its time and place." -- Library Journal, Praise for THE DEVIL AMONGST THE LAWYERS : "...the old families who live in proud seclusion up in these hills produce a number of wise souls whose voices are pure poetry."-- The New York Times Book Revi ew "This is storytelling as those Celtic bards meant it to be: lyrical, haunting, and truly unforgettable." --Cathie Pelletier, author of Running the Bulls "Flat-out brilliant and transcendent, a book that gets everything exactly right. Simply put, novels don't come any better than this." --Martin Clark, author of The Legal Limit "A superb novel that, once started, is so well written and so expertly researched that readers will find it impossible to put down." --Ron Rash, author of Serena "...A natural storyteller who blends colloquialisms with literary references." -- Raleigh News Observer
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The
Dewey Decimal
813/.54
Synopsis
A literary triumph-what began as a fictional re-telling of the historical account of one of the most famous mountain ballads of all time became an astonishing revelation of the real culprit responsible for the murder of Laura Foster Hang down your head, Tom Dooley…The folk song, made famous by the Kingston Trio, recounts a tragedy in the North Carolina mountains after the Civil War. Laura Foster, a simple country girl, was murdered and her lover Tom Dula was hanged for the crime. The sensational elements in the case attracted national attention: a man and his beautiful, married lover accused of murdering the other-woman; the former governor of North Carolina spearheading the defense; and a noble gesture from the prisoner on the eve of his execution, saving the woman he really loved. With the help of historians, lawyers, and researchers, Sharyn McCrumb visited the actual sites, studied the legal evidence, and uncovered a missing piece of the story that will shock those who think they already know what happened-and may also bring belated justice to an innocent man. What seemed at first to be a sordid tale of adultery and betrayal was transformed by the new discoveries into an Appalachian Wuthering Heights. Tom Dula and Ann Melton had a profound romance spoiled by the machinations of their servant, Pauline Foster. Bringing to life the star-crossed lovers of this mountain tragedy, Sharyn McCrumb gifts understanding and compassion to her compelling tales of Appalachia, and solidifies her status as one of today's great Southern writers., Laura Foster, a simple country girl, was murdered and her lover Tom Dula was hanged for the crime. With the help of historians, lawyers, and researchers, McCrumb visited the actual sites, studied the legal evidence, and uncovered a missing piece of the story that will shock those who think they already know what happened.
LC Classification Number
PS3563.C3527B357

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