An American Vendetta: Legend of The Hatfield Mccoy Feud

by Jackie Hatfield

Overview

An American Vendetta: The Hatfield-McCoy Feud Revisited
By Theron Clark Crawford, with updated material by Jackie L. Hatfield Jr.
Originally published in 1889, An American Vendetta by journalist Theron Clark Crawford offers one of the earliest and most vivid accounts of the infamous Hatfield-McCoy feud. Through firsthand interviews—including a rare conversation with Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield—Crawford paints a sensational and dramatic portrait of the violence that erupted between these two Appalachian families along the Kentucky–West Virginia border.
This reprint honors the historical significance of Crawford's work while placing it in proper context with newly added material by Jackie L. Hatfield Jr., the 3rd great-grandson of Devil Anse Hatfield. Jack's thoughtful commentary and updated insights help readers separate fact from fiction, revealing how 19th-century media shaped national perceptions of Appalachian people as backward, lawless, and violent.
Part historical document, part cultural reflection, this edition is essential reading for anyone interested in the legacy of the Hatfield-McCoy feud, Appalachian history, or the evolution of journalism and public opinion in post-Civil War America.
With its combination of original narrative and modern perspective, An American Vendetta is both a gripping read and a valuable educational resource that reclaims the voices and truths of a complex chapter in American history.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940184498591
Publisher:	Jackie Lee Hatfield Jr
Publication date:	04/06/2025
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

Jackie “Jack” Lee Hatfield Jr. is a direct descendant of William Anderson “Devil Anse” Hatfield, the patriarch of the Hatfield family during the infamous Hatfield-McCoy feud. Jack is the 3rd great-grandson of Devil Anse Hatfield and serves as the President of the Hatfield McCoy Family Foundation. He is also the curator of the Hatfield McCoy Museum, where he works to preserve and promote the history of the Hatfield and McCoy families.
In addition to his family heritage, Jack is an accomplished author. He has written An American Vendetta: Legend of the Hatfield McCoy Feud, which explores the history and legacy of the feud. He is also the sole author of Eat’n With The Hatfields, a family cookbook that shares recipes from the Hatfield family.
Jack holds an MBA with a specialization in Organizational Leadership from American National University in Salem, VA. His professional background includes significant experience in executive leadership and sales, having worked with major companies like Verizon, Cigna, Anthem, and Florida Blue Cross and Blue Shield. He has a deep commitment to peace, diversity, and equality, which he advocates through his speeches, appearances, and writings.
Jack is also actively involved with the Hatfield family’s historic sites. He owns Devil Anse Hatfield’s homeplace in Sarah Ann, WV, which features a family museum, gift shop, and gem mine. This property is part of the Hatfield-McCoy Trails system and is a popular spot for tourists and history enthusiasts.
Jack’s work and public efforts focus on healing the historical wounds caused by the Hatfield-McCoy feud, advocating for reconciliation, and sharing the legacy of both families in a way that promotes understanding and unity. In 2025 Jack was awarded the WV History Hero Award from the WV Department of Arts, Culture, and History.
Jack Hatfield Jr.’s Family Origin / Family Tree:
• William Anderson “Devil Anse” Hatfield (3rd Great Grandfather)
o Robert E. Lee Hatfield (2nd Great Grandfather)
? John B. Hatfield, Sr. (Great Grandfather)
? John B. Hatfield, Jr. (Grandfather)
? Jackie L. Hatfield, Sr. (Father)
? Jackie L. Hatfield, Jr