Description
Kentucky’s Famous Feuds and Tragedies
THE GREAT HATFIELD-McCOY FEUD.
Perhaps no section in the whole United States has ever been the
scene of more crime and long-continued defiance of the law than that
contiguous to the Tug Fork, one of the tributaries of the Big Sandy
river, and which forms the boundary line between West Virginia and
Kentucky, separating Logan County, W. Va., from Pike County, Ky.
Many feuds have been fought there, but none equalled in ferocity the
bloody Hatfield-McCoy war, during which crimes of the most revolting
nature were perpetrated. Indeed, it will be difficult for the reader to
believe that the devilish deeds related in this chapter are actually
true and did occur in the midst of a civilized country, peopled
with Christian men and women, and governed (?) by wholesome laws.
Yes, citizens of a common country fought a struggle to the bitter
death without hindrance, if not with the actual connivance of those
entrusted with the enforcement of law and the maintenance of order,
who looked idly upon bloodshed. The flag of anarchy, once unfurled,
fluttered unmolested for years. Had the feud broken out suddenly and
been quickly suppressed, we should abstain from strictures upon high
officials entrusted with the administration and execution of the law.
But this American vendetta covered a long period, abating somewhat at
times, only to break out anew with increased ferocity. Utter disregard
for human life, ruthless, savage cruelty, distinguish this feud from
all others and easily give it the front rank.
Product ID: 9781776752799
Sku: 9781776752799
