The True Story Of The Hatfield And McCoy Feud (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781168902641)

The True Story of the Hatfield and McCoy Feud is a non-fiction book written by L.D. Hatfield. The book provides an in-depth account of the infamous feud between the Hatfield and McCoy families, which took place in the late 1800s along the Kentucky-West Virginia border. The feud began as a result of a dispute over land ownership and escalated into a violent and bloody conflict that lasted for years, claiming the lives of many family members on both sides. The book explores the origins of the feud, the key players involved, and the events that led to the violent clashes between the families. It also delves into the social and economic factors that contributed to the feud, such as the region's history of violence and lawlessness, the influence of the coal industry, and the tensions between the North and South during the Civil War era. The author, L.D. Hatfield, is a descendant of the Hatfield family and draws on his family's oral history and personal knowledge to provide a unique perspective on the feud. The book includes photographs, maps, and other historical documents to help readers better understand the context and significance of the events described. Overall, The True Story of the Hatfield and McCoy Feud is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most infamous family feuds in American history. It offers a nuanced and detailed look at the complex factors that contributed to the conflict and sheds light on the enduring legacy of the feud in popular culture and regional history.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.

Author: L. D. Hatfield
ISBN-10: 1168902649
ISBN-13: 9781168902641
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 78
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d