The Bald Knobbers: A Romantic And Historical Novel (1910) - Paperback

by Clyde Edwin Tuck (Author), Will Vawter (Illustrator)

The Bald Knobbers: A Romantic and Historical Novel is a book written by Clyde Edwin Tuck and published in 1910. The novel is set in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri during the late 19th century and tells the story of a group of vigilantes known as the Bald Knobbers. The book is a mixture of romance and historical fiction, with themes of justice, revenge, and redemption.The Bald Knobbers were a real-life group of vigilantes who operated in the Ozarks during the late 1800s. They were known for their distinctive bald heads and for taking the law into their own hands. In the novel, the Bald Knobbers are portrayed as a group of honorable men who are driven to vigilante justice by the corruption and lawlessness of the time.The main character of the novel is a young man named Jack who becomes involved with the Bald Knobbers after his family is victimized by a group of outlaws. Jack is drawn to the group's sense of justice and becomes a member himself. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Nellie, who is also involved with the Bald Knobbers.The novel is filled with action and adventure, as the Bald Knobbers take on outlaws and corrupt officials. It also explores themes of morality and the nature of justice. The book is written in a romantic style, with vivid descriptions of the Ozarks and its people.Overall, The Bald Knobbers: A Romantic and Historical Novel is a thrilling tale of justice and revenge in the Old West. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and anyone interested in the history of the Ozarks.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.