Pickett's Gap

Name: Pickett's Gap
Author: Homer Greene

By Homer Greene

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The narrative follows Abner Pickett, an aging farmer fiercely devoted to his inherited four hundred-acre homestead and its well-tended family graveyard, and to preserving both intact for his son. His son Charlie, a popular young surveyor, marries and brings his wife home, but her sudden death leaves the household grieving and the infant grandson their lone consolation. When two rival railroad companies survey and stake competing routes through the adjoining gap, legal claims, community loyalties, and personal pride collide. The story examines land stewardship, familial duty, and the human consequences of progress on a rural community.

About the Author

Homer Greene

Homer Greene was an American author known for his vivid storytelling and exploration of themes related to the coal mining industry and American life in the late 19th century. His notable works include "A Lincoln Conscript," which reflects on the Civil War experience, and "The Blind Brother: A Story of the Pennsylvania Coal Mines," which delves into the struggles of miners and their families. Greene's writing often captures the complexities of human experience against the backdrop of industrial change, making significant contributions to the literary heritage of his time.