The Red Debt: Echoes from Kentucky
Coal, Corruption, and Capitalism: A Historical Journey through Kentucky's Working ClassBy Everett MacDonald
Length8h 12m
About this audiobook
In "The Red Debt: Echoes from Kentucky," Everett MacDonald crafts a poignant narrative steeped in the socio-economic struggles of contemporary rural America. The novel interweaves the lives of several characters whose fates are intertwined with the oppressive legacy of mining and debt, utilizing a lyrical yet unflinching prose style that reflects the raw realities of life in Kentucky. MacDonald deftly blends realism with elements of Southern Gothic, creating a rich tapestry that explores themes of poverty, resilience, and community. The evocative landscapes become a character in their own right, serving as a backdrop to a compelling exploration of place and identity among the echoes of a forgotten past. Everett MacDonald, a native of Eastern Kentucky, draws upon personal experiences and extensive research into the region's historical and economic landscape to inform his writing. With a background in social justice and community organizing, MacDonald's keen insights into the lives of marginalized individuals resonate deeply throughout the narrative. His unique perspective as both a local and an activist infuses the novel with authenticity, shedding light on the systemic issues faced by the residents of his home state. "The Red Debt" is a necessary and gripping read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of American life beyond the urban narrative. MacDonald invites readers to witness the strength and vulnerability of those often overlooked, making this book essential for scholars, activists, and anyone ready to engage with the stories that shape our nation.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length8 hrs 12 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 10, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
24CHAPTER XXI: "DRAW—NOW—COWARD!"
2CHAPTER V
25CHAPTER XXII: THE MISSION SCHOOL
3ORLICK'S MONEY SPURNED
26CHAPTER XXIII: BELLE-ANN VISITS LEXINGTON
4"Yo' know where they be."
27CHAPTER XXIV: THE GUEST OF A GRANDEE
5CHAPTER VI: UPON THE ALTAR
28CHAPTER XXV: KNOW YE THE TRUTH
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6CHAPTER VII: DEDICATED WITH HIS BLOOD
29CHAPTER XXVI: BELLE-ANN HAS A VISION
7CHAPTER VIII: "LESSEN HE KILLS THE REVENUER"
30CHAPTER XXVII: A GRANDFATHER
8CHAPTER IX: ORLICK WORKS EVIL
31CHAPTER XXVIII: A CONFESSION
9CHAPTER X
32CHAPTER XXIX: THE RED DEBT
10IN PRISON
33CHAPTER XXX: THE SHOOTING OF PETER BURTON
11"He kilt my maw—he ded—an' he kilt my pap."
34CHAPTER XXXI: IN WHICH SLAB PROPHESIES
12CHAPTER XI: A FRIEND IN NEED
35CHAPTER XXXII: THE NEAR ASSASSIN
13CHAPTER XII: THE STIGMA
36CHAPTER XXXIII: BELLE-ANN COMES BACK
14CHAPTER XIII: RUBRIC DROPS
37CHAPTER XXXIV: THE REUNION
15CHAPTER XIV: "THE ONLYEST LUTTS"
38CHAPTER XXXV: THE DOWNFALL OF SAP McGILL
16CHAPTER XV
39CHAPTER XXXVI: BELLE-ANN'S RECANTED CREED
17BUDDY FORCES AN ISSUE
40CHAPTER XXXVII: THE GHOST-MAN
18"Who air th' head o' th' people—who air Cap'in heah in Moon?"
41CHAPTER XXXVIII: THE HAUNTED CHURCH
19CHAPTER XVI: THE MURDER PARTNERS
42CHAPTER XXXIX: THE FLIGHT
20CHAPTER XVII: CIRCUIT COURT
43CHAPTER XL: HIS ROCK OF AGES
21CHAPTER XVIII: THE GRAVEYARD MASSACRE
44CHAPTER XLI
22CHAPTER XIX: HATFIELD OVERTAKES THE TRAITOR
45IN WHICH PROVIDENCE TAKES A HAND
23CHAPTER XX: IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY
46"Hit air God's buryin' now."
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