Pickett's Gap

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Set in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia, the narrative follows David Pickett, the town's founder, as he navigates the complexities of love, greed, and power within the divided community of Pickett's Gap. The novel highlights class and racial tensions between wealthy landowners and impoverished laborers, culminating in a dramatic climax that threatens the town's cohesion. Through its characters' struggles, the story offers a profound exploration of the human condition and life in a rural setting, making it a significant work in American literature and historical fiction.