Reviews for The Trail of the Lonesome Pine
Review - Trail of the Lonesome Pine, The
Posted by: Kelli Wick
4/20/2004 10:06:21 PM
The Trail of the Lonesome Pine.
Here’s the story of a lovely girl,
Who was born in the hills of Cumberland Gap.
She hid behind a pine tree that was lonesome,
Possibly with her long hair in tight curls.
‘Til one day when this girl met this fellow,
Who had to be twice her age and kinda creepy,
Now, this guy’s name was Jack Hale,
And he had a great deal of money,
That he spent upon this girl.
The lonesome pine,
The lonesome pine,
That’s what happens on the Trail of the Lonesome Pine!
This book was creepy to me and very cheesy. So I hope that encourages you to go running right out to get a copy! Make sure to get an edition that has large print and illustrations, it will make the reading much easier. If you don’t buy into the supposed romance of this novel, you will at least have a good laugh at the pure hokiness of it all. In all seriousness, the book deals with the changes faced by the hill people when ore and coal were mined and created a boom in their county. Jack pays for June’s education and then deals with the problems of her being “too good for her own kind.” It is an interesting way to present the history of the area.
Estimated Reading Time: With a good font and beautiful illustrations to help you along, you should be able to read this in about 8-10 hours.
Things to Do to Make This Book More Interesting:
1.Outfit: Dress in your best Gap khakis or jeans, the “boot cut” may be your best choice and is available for $39.50 at your local mall.
2.Music: “Appalachia Waltz”, an album featuring: Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer and Mark O’Connor (in all honesty, a cd you should listen to even if you don’t read the book) and because, American fiddle music finds its roots in the British Isles, you may throw in a little of the Chieftains, I recommend “The Best of the Chieftains.”
3.Smell: Yankee Candle’s “Autumn Lodge” should bring about the fragrance of a young girl hiding behind a tree. Small: $14.50, Large: $18.95
4.Taste: Well, I am not supposed to tell, but drive south on 47 until you come to Route 34. Turn left and go about 6 miles until you see a driveway on your left with a plywood cutout of a boy fishing… turn and drive to the barn. Ask for “BillyBob” and tell him the secret password, “ Your momma is BettyJune.” He’ll give you a samplin’ of his finest.
5. As a reward for finishing the book: If you will be in the town of Big Stone Gap this summer, you can attend the drama which is in its 38th season – “the longest running outdoor drama in the Commonwealth of Virginia!” Adults: $12, Kids: $8.
Disclaimer: The board and directors of Carpe Libra Int. do not endorse the above editorial. We will not be held responsible for any of the following: asthma attacks brought on by the strong smell of "Autumn Lodge," accidents that may occur due to the following: driving too quickly in order to make it on time for the matinee performance at the longest outdoor drama in the Commonwealth of Virginia, driving after partaking of BillyBob's finest, or attempting to return your Gap Boot Cut Jeans after wearing them 8-10 hours. Persons with the following conditions should not attempt to read this book: a weak heart, a working brain, or a tendency to do the jig while listening to fiddle music performed by Mark O'Connor as this may bring on a condition known as hot dog fingers.
4/20/2004 10:06:21 PM
The Trail of the Lonesome Pine.
Here’s the story of a lovely girl,
Who was born in the hills of Cumberland Gap.
She hid behind a pine tree that was lonesome,
Possibly with her long hair in tight curls.
‘Til one day when this girl met this fellow,
Who had to be twice her age and kinda creepy,
Now, this guy’s name was Jack Hale,
And he had a great deal of money,
That he spent upon this girl.
The lonesome pine,
The lonesome pine,
That’s what happens on the Trail of the Lonesome Pine!
This book was creepy to me and very cheesy. So I hope that encourages you to go running right out to get a copy! Make sure to get an edition that has large print and illustrations, it will make the reading much easier. If you don’t buy into the supposed romance of this novel, you will at least have a good laugh at the pure hokiness of it all. In all seriousness, the book deals with the changes faced by the hill people when ore and coal were mined and created a boom in their county. Jack pays for June’s education and then deals with the problems of her being “too good for her own kind.” It is an interesting way to present the history of the area.
Estimated Reading Time: With a good font and beautiful illustrations to help you along, you should be able to read this in about 8-10 hours.
Things to Do to Make This Book More Interesting:
1.Outfit: Dress in your best Gap khakis or jeans, the “boot cut” may be your best choice and is available for $39.50 at your local mall.
2.Music: “Appalachia Waltz”, an album featuring: Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer and Mark O’Connor (in all honesty, a cd you should listen to even if you don’t read the book) and because, American fiddle music finds its roots in the British Isles, you may throw in a little of the Chieftains, I recommend “The Best of the Chieftains.”
3.Smell: Yankee Candle’s “Autumn Lodge” should bring about the fragrance of a young girl hiding behind a tree. Small: $14.50, Large: $18.95
4.Taste: Well, I am not supposed to tell, but drive south on 47 until you come to Route 34. Turn left and go about 6 miles until you see a driveway on your left with a plywood cutout of a boy fishing… turn and drive to the barn. Ask for “BillyBob” and tell him the secret password, “ Your momma is BettyJune.” He’ll give you a samplin’ of his finest.
5. As a reward for finishing the book: If you will be in the town of Big Stone Gap this summer, you can attend the drama which is in its 38th season – “the longest running outdoor drama in the Commonwealth of Virginia!” Adults: $12, Kids: $8.
Disclaimer: The board and directors of Carpe Libra Int. do not endorse the above editorial. We will not be held responsible for any of the following: asthma attacks brought on by the strong smell of "Autumn Lodge," accidents that may occur due to the following: driving too quickly in order to make it on time for the matinee performance at the longest outdoor drama in the Commonwealth of Virginia, driving after partaking of BillyBob's finest, or attempting to return your Gap Boot Cut Jeans after wearing them 8-10 hours. Persons with the following conditions should not attempt to read this book: a weak heart, a working brain, or a tendency to do the jig while listening to fiddle music performed by Mark O'Connor as this may bring on a condition known as hot dog fingers.
Reviewed by Roger on 2005-04-14 11:28:59
Comment added by Roger:
Posted by: Roger Massey4/21/2004 4:32:17 PM
I would agree with Kelli that this book was corny and a bit creepy. I had the same feelings that I had when watching Harrison Ford's character chasing a young girl in Sabrina. But I would add that reading this book is interesting because it's what our grandparents (or great-grandparents) enjoyed — and there's a very good chance that at least one of your ancestors read it. But why?