The Limestone Tree

"The Limestone Tree" is a sweeping historical saga that traces the lives of two interconnected families, the Sashes and the Abels, against the backdrop of Kentucky's storied Bluegrass region. Spanning over a century, the narrative follows successive generations from the early days of frontier exploration and settlement through the tumultuous period of the American Civil War and its aftermath.

Joseph Hergesheimer captures the spirit of a developing nation, illustrating how personal destinies ...