A Mountain Idyl is a captivating novel set in the rugged hills of 19th-century Tennessee. Filled with vividly-drawn characters, lush prose, and poignant themes, it tells the story of a young schoolteacher named Ina who falls in love with the local mountain man, Jim. But when tragedy strikes, Ina must decide whether she will follow her heart or succumb to the demands of propriety and convention. A beautifully-written and compelling novel that will transport readers to another time and place. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.