The Heart of Old Hickory and Other Stories of Tennessee is a collection of short stories written by Will Allen Dromgoole and first published in 1895. The stories are set in the rural areas of Tennessee and depict the lives of its people, particularly those who are poor and struggling.The title story, The Heart of Old Hickory, is about a man named Hickory who lives in the mountains and is known for his strength and courage. When his wife is taken captive by a group of outlaws, Hickory sets out to rescue her and faces numerous challenges along the way.Other stories in the collection include The Riddle of the Rocks, which is about a young woman who is determined to solve a mystery that has plagued her family for generations, and The Wages of Sin, which tells the story of a young man who is torn between his love for a woman and his duty to his family.Dromgoole's writing is known for its vivid descriptions of the Tennessee landscape and its people, as well as her ability to capture the dialect and speech patterns of the region. The Heart of Old Hickory and Other Stories of Tennessee is a classic work of Southern literature and a valuable snapshot of life in Tennessee in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.