The Uncrowned King - Hardcover

by Harold Bell Wright (Author), John Rea Neill (Illustrator)

The Uncrowned King is a novel written by Harold Bell Wright, originally published in 1910. The story is set in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri and revolves around the life of David Langston, a wealthy businessman who has recently inherited his father's fortune. Despite his wealth, Langston is unhappy and feels unfulfilled in his life. He decides to leave his privileged lifestyle behind and move to the Ozarks to live a simpler life.In the Ozarks, Langston meets a variety of characters, including a young woman named Ruth, who he falls in love with. He also becomes involved in local politics and tries to help the people of the Ozarks by fighting against corrupt politicians and businessmen who are exploiting the area.As Langston becomes more involved in the community, he gains a reputation as a leader and is dubbed the ""uncrowned king"" of the Ozarks. However, his efforts to help the people are met with resistance and danger, and he must navigate a series of challenges and obstacles to achieve his goals.The Uncrowned King is a classic American novel that explores themes of wealth, power, corruption, and the struggle for social justice. It is a compelling and thought-provoking story that offers a window into the social and political landscape of early 20th century America.1910. This is Wright's Pilgrim's Progress-type allegory, with illustrations by Neill, who was well-known for his work in Frank L. Baum's children's books, including the Oz series. Contents: The Pilgrim and His Pilgrimage; The Voice of the Waves; The Voice of the Evening Wind; The Voice of the Night; and The Voice of the New Day. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.