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The Night Riders / A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, Graphically Depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky

By Henry Cleveland Wood
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The narrative interweaves a personal drama of love, hatred, and adventure with a vivid account of tobacco-region unrest, where agrarian communities organize masked bands known as Night Riders to oppose toll-gate corporations. Scenes range from court-day gatherings and domestic interiors to clandestine raids, anonymous threats, and burning of gates, exposing social divisions between cautious law‑abiders and militant protesters. The story balances action and local color to examine motives, neighborly obligations, and the volatile boundary between protest and lawlessness.

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Henry Cleveland Wood

Henry Cleveland Wood was an American author known for his vivid storytelling and engaging narratives. His notable work, "The Night Riders," explores themes of love, hate, and adventure against the backdrop of the tobacco uprising in Kentucky. Through his writing, Wood captures the complexities of human emotions and societal conflicts, providing readers with a thrilling glimpse into a tumultuous period in American history. His contributions to literature reflect a keen interest in the interplay of personal and political struggles, making his work a significant part of the literary heritage of the time.

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